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Fauna
![Lepelaarplassen, Flevoland, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1613403326108-3PBC2V25UREX4L06ETJI/image.jpg)
Lepelaarplassen, Flevoland, Netherlands
Snail’s pace
!['t Broek, Waardenburg, Betuwe, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418174679-ML8HC8TGQ0CU07XDMQEL/DSC_6839.jpg)
't Broek, Waardenburg, Betuwe, Netherlands
Early-morning encounters
![Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418236548-TKMLHLAP7H6B6ZLJZIKB/download+%282%29.jpeg)
Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Netherlands
A mallard bathing in autumn colour
![Berlin Aquarium, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418205360-S9GG6A70DURSP7S1PWTS/Berlijnvis.jpg)
Berlin Aquarium, Germany
Colourful creatures
![Båstad, Skåne, Sweden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418245395-MZXPNHH33QVBYRO0FNUF/download.jpeg)
Båstad, Skåne, Sweden
A hasty swallow
![Berlin Zoo, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418181581-X0JEDY67F5CG8LIJ29BH/Berlijnhippo.jpg)
Berlin Zoo, Germany
A hippo takes the plunge
![Oosterheide, North Brabant, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418228796-KJ4MTGQ0RG3RYGRWANFM/download+%281%29.jpeg)
Oosterheide, North Brabant, Netherlands
A dragonfly takes a rest
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St James's Park, London, England
This grey squirrel decides to keep a low profile among the hustle and bustle of the capital's city life
![Balloërveld Heath, Drenthe, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418242998-5UX3Y1X867PAA9B47SUR/download+%283%29.jpeg)
Balloërveld Heath, Drenthe, Netherlands
A flock of sheep and their shepherd
![Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418176813-D5LFWSOYGJQ19XDR70I8/bees.jpg)
Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England
Two beautiful bees that sadly died – together with about 30 of their friends – in a mysterious event in our spare bedroom
![Skaftafell National Park, Suðurland, Iceland](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418249230-GVUFF5WOTMNKL1990R46/IJslandkoperwiek.jpg)
Skaftafell National Park, Suðurland, Iceland
A redwing treats listeners to a loud concert
![Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418224705-VI4ZGOCOQN1XVXVW9ODL/Datchworthspreeuwen.jpg)
Datchworth, Hertfordshire, England
A little starling being fed by one of its parents, just hours before it left the nest
![near Berlin, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418195666-WMC3WQ0V24T5KUQBUPF4/Berlijnmier.jpg)
near Berlin, Germany
An ant can't resist this bright yellow euphorbia's attractions
![Holocaust Memorial, Berlin, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418188358-Z3K3UO2OD415RIPDL5DQ/Berlijnkraai.jpg)
Holocaust Memorial, Berlin, Germany
A hooded crow keeps a close watch
![Linumer Teiche, Brandenburg, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418252358-UCVWNZ43U3VT4X1B4Q14/Linumkraanvogels.jpg)
Linumer Teiche, Brandenburg, Germany
Around 60,000 cranes stop off near the town of Linum every year. Once rested, they will continue to Spain to spend the winter. The short flight from foraging spot to their overnight stopover is a fascinating sight to behold – and a loud one to hear as well!
![Cairngorms, Highlands, Scotland](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418264134-HB7MBRG9MT580WO1OJO8/SchotlandCairngormsreddeer.jpg)
Cairngorms, Highlands, Scotland
Red deer
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Wandlitz, Brandenburg, Germany
Crawling bright-orange firebugs on a tree
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A spider performs a gracious ballet while spinning its web
![Tierpark Berlin, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418202225-6N97G494BNJ8PK3XE9MJ/Berlijnslang.jpg)
Tierpark Berlin, Germany
The green tree python curls its long green body around a tree to create its own 'hammock'
![Tierpark Berlin, Germany](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418184821-XAEBLNNBA3OYMMR40SVC/Berlijnijsbeer.jpg)
Tierpark Berlin, Germany
A polar bear relaxes in the snow
![Chaamse Beek, North Brabant, Netherlands](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/506ab065c4aa0491a951e1ec/1501418212159-I7BSWR9SW7RG7XJYCQEZ/ChaamseBeekkoeien.jpg)
Chaamse Beek, North Brabant, Netherlands
Blonde d'Aquitaine cows doze in the flowery fields
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Benington, Hertfordshire, England
A common blue butterfly gets some nectar from a knapweed flower