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Iguanas of the Galapagos Islands

Bluefin tuna swimming underwater in a group, with silvery bodies and streamlined shapes, near Japan.

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Lion (panthera leo)

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The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is seen in Switzerland on December 2024

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Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters

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