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In Pictures: Royal Entomological Society Photo Contest

From the delicate intricacies of cuckoo bees to the predatory prowess of a slender-footed robber fly, these photographs inspire awe and appreciation for the natural world. Here are 14 remarkable images from this year’s winners. Related: Who Knew Insects Were This Beautiful? You'll Be Surprised! 1. 

Nature Used All Possible Colors to Create These Animals

Cuckoo Wasp flickr.com The Cuckoo wasp earned its name for its cuckoo-like behavior – it will lay its eggs in the nests of other insect species.

A Huddle is a Cute Thing. A BIRD Huddle is Just the Cutest!

their options are fairly limited, so they end up huddling together for warmth, which unbeknownst to them – creates heartwarming visuals for a good photographer to capture… An Owl Threesome Bluebirds Smooth Billed Anise Fairy Wrens White-Breasted Woodswallows [related_articles] Bee-Eaters Silvereyes Cuckoos

20 Peculiar Microscope Photos That You Really Must See

Charles Krebs An orchid cuckoo bee. Levon Biss Two Maestra butterfly eggs nestled on a leaf. David Millard A bat fetus with see-through skin and bones. Dr. Rick Adams A great tit's down feathers shine like a rainbow. Marek Mis This dyed human hair has been tied into a knot. Harald K.

This Talented Artist Creates Hilarious Comics about Birds

The artist in the flesh View this post on Instagram A post shared by False Knees (@falseknees) on Apr 10, 2017 at 8:25am PDT These Birds Are Totally Cuckoo!

These Glimpses at the Natural World Are Each So Beautiful...

A multi-colored Cuckoo Wasp, I'd rather only see it in pictures. "Thank god for the new umbrella I just got!" Amazing Pictures of Animals at the Perfect Timing. amazing, animals, cute, photos, pictures Nature is a never-ending source for things both beautiful, and adorable.

Funny Comics: The Various Roles Animal Dads Play

Common Cuckoo Birds 9. You can't help but sympathize with Guillemot fathers 10. Meet the Cassowary dad 11. Pleco Fish fathers are so handsome, aren't they? 12. Orangutan dads aren't impressed that easily 13. Now, that's one cool animal dad, isn't it?

12 Towns in Germany That Bring Old Magic to Life

This is the most popular town to visit in this region, known for its cuckoo clocks – Here you’ll be able to see Germany’s biggest cuckoo clock. This town is also home to the Black Forest Museum and is near hiking trails to Triberg Falls - one of the highest waterfalls in Germany. 9.

Let's Visit: The Beautiful and Mystical Black Forest

These trees are famous for making the best cuckoo clocks. Among them, if you spend enough time in the forest, are many secrets, and even old castles and 300-year-old farms. Who knows what other mysteries lay dormant in this forest, still waiting to be found?

Unbelievable Photos from World Nature Photography Awards

Photo: Kevin Blackwell (USA) Image source: World Nature Photography Awards Cuckoo wasp, also called an emerald wasp ( Chrysis angolensis ). Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 14. Silver, Animals in their habitat.

Check Out These Rare and Fascinating Antonyms!

A classic cuckoo clock, or any mechanical clock or watch, is a simple automaton, but there are also countless automata made to resemble animals or even humans, such as the 18th-century Peacock Clock or the Marie Antoinette Automaton . Even a robot vacuum is technically an automaton.

8 Places You Must Visit in Germany's Black Forest Region!

Home to elaborate cuckoo clocks, half-timber houses, quaint towns, and ruined castles, the Black Forest is a magical land that is full of cultural traditions. Below is a guide to some of the most beautiful spots in the area. Click on images to enlarge 1.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 Winners in 15 Pics

Image source: Wildlife Photographer of the Year A red-banded sand wasp (left) and a cuckoo wasp (right), about to enter next-door nest holes at the same time. 8. “The golden moment” by Songda Cai (China). Winner, Under Water.