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23 March 2025

Ranmalee Egodagamage (2nd R) and youth of the Sri Lankan community dress in traditional attire and perform a traditional dance during a cultural show at Aurora Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2025. Sri Lanka's traditional dancing and drumming are vibrant expressions of the island's rich cultural heritage. With rhythmic drumming and graceful movements, these performances tell stories that date back centuries. The dances, often performed in colorful costumes, are deeply rooted in rituals and celebrations, while the drumming creates a powerful, pulsating beat that drives the energy of the performance.

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23 March 2025

Ranmalee Egodagamage and youth of the Sri Lankan community perform during a cultural show at Aurora Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2025. Sri Lanka's traditional dancing and drumming serve as vibrant expressions of the island's rich cultural heritage. With rhythmic drumming and graceful movements, these performances tell stories that date back centuries. The dances, often performed in colorful costumes, are deeply rooted in rituals and celebrations, while the drumming creates a powerful, pulsating beat that drives the energy of the performance. Together, they provide a glimpse into Sri Lanka's history, spirituality, and artistry.

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22 March 2025

Ranmalee Egodagamage of the Sri Lankan community performs a traditional dance during a cultural show at Aurora Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2025. Sri Lanka's traditional dancing and drumming are vibrant expressions of the island's cultural heritage. With rhythmic drumming and graceful movements, these performances tell stories that date back centuries. The dances, often performed in colorful costumes, are rooted in rituals and celebrations, while the drumming creates a powerful, pulsating beat that drives the energy of the performance. Together, they offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka's history, spirituality, and artistry.

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#12185295

22 March 2025

Pabasara Vidurangi (L) and Ranmalee Egodagamage (R) of the Sri Lankan community perform a traditional dance during a cultural show at Aurora Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2025. Sri Lanka's traditional dancing and drumming are vibrant expressions of the island's cultural heritage. With rhythmic drumming and graceful movements, these performances tell stories that date back centuries. The dances, often performed in colorful costumes, are rooted in rituals and celebrations, while the drumming creates a powerful, pulsating beat that drives the energy of the performance. Together, they offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka's history, spirituality, and artistry.

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22 March 2025

Pabasara Vidurangi (L), Preathiba Wickramasinghe (2nd L), Ranmalee Egodagamage (2nd R), and Dilmini Perera of the Sri Lankan community perform a traditional dance during a cultural show at Aurora Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 22, 2025. Sri Lanka's traditional dancing and drumming are vibrant expressions of the island's cultural heritage. With rhythmic drumming and graceful movements, these performances tell stories that date back centuries. The dances, often performed in colorful costumes, are rooted in rituals and celebrations, while the drumming creates a powerful, pulsating beat that drives the energy of the performance. Together, they offer a glimpse into Sri Lanka's history, spirituality, and artistry.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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10 November 2024

A green lynx spider (Peucetia viridana) is seen camouflaged among the green leaves on a branch of a Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), or Tulsi plant, as it patiently waits for prey in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. Known for its agility, this spider doesn't build webs but instead stalks its prey, launching an attack similar to a lynx in the wild. With a green cephalothorax marked by brown spots, a spine-covered head region, and a narrow abdomen with a central brown line and lateral branches, Peucetia viridana is an effective natural predator in agricultural pest management. Feeding on crop pests like moths and their larvae, these spiders serve as a natural insecticide, helping to control harmful pests in a sustainable way.

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23 December 2017

A Palestinian man plays with lion cubs at a zoo in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 23, 2017. An official told AFP the three lion cubs were for sale at the price of $3500 per animal, as the zoo is under threat of closing due to lack of funds to care for the remaining animals.

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23 December 2017

A Palestinian man plays with lion cubs at a zoo in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 23, 2017. An official told AFP the three lion cubs were for sale at the price of $3500 per animal, as the zoo is under threat of closing due to lack of funds to care for the remaining animals.

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