Category: Photo
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A baby nutria in early spring
Nutrias are often black, though brown ones are common too. Their babies look like a mix between giant rats and mini versions of their parents. This little nutria ventured out for a short stroll on land near its lakeside home to snack on some grass.
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A grey heron waiting for the end of winter
Grey herons are birds that love small lakes and rivers, where they hunt for fish and other small creatures. But when those waters freeze over in winter, sealing everything beneath a layer of ice, they’re left to wander icy fields in search of mice—waiting patiently for warmer days to return.
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Short-toed treecreeper defying gravity
The Short-toed Treecreeper is one of the smaller birds living in Europe. It’s often hard to spot in the wild, as it loves scurrying up and down tree trunks, searching for insects hidden in the bark’s crevices. When you do manage to catch sight of one, it almost makes you believe that gravity doesn’t apply…
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