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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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9 November 2024

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat.

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#11662648

13 October 2024

American alligators measure 3.4 to 4.6 meters (11.2 to 15.1 feet) in length and can weigh up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). American alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, and they have been known to attack humans.

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13 October 2024

American alligators measure 3.4 to 4.6 meters (11.2 to 15.1 feet) in length and can weigh up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). American alligators are apex predators and consume fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, and they have been known to attack humans.

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