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Robberfly. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/life/images/pc_shortearowl.jpg)
This photograph shows the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus). Owls are nocturnal birds that generally feed upon small rodents. The short-eared owl lives in open spaces around the world. Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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Polar Bear Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/life/images/pc_fungi.jpg)
Lactarius deliciosus Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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Insects like this bee are eaten as food in many countries. They may one day be used as food for astronauts. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/life/images/pc_protista.jpg)
School of Anthias over green algae Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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Bacteria. Courtesy of NASA/JPL | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/life/images/pc_fall.jpg)
Autumn Leaves Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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Dog breeds from left to right: top row- Alaskan Malamute, Basset Hound, Llasa Apsa; middle row- Beagle puppy, Shar Pei, Chow; bottom row- Pekinese, Tibetan Terrier, Pug. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Life/images/parrotfish_acp_sm.jpg)
Parrotfish in a reef near Roatan, Honduras Courtesy of Anne Pharamond |
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This dromedary is waiting for its owner to return. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/corals_nsf_sm.jpg)
Corals of Australia's Great Barrier Reef Credit: UNC |
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If you see a gila monster like this one, you might want to stay away! Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/monkey_sm.jpg)
This is a colobus monkey. Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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This large cat is a Leopard, Panthera pardus. Leopards are members of the cat family. They live throughout Africa and Asia. Perfect Vision Graphics | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/scorpion_sm.jpg)
This giant hairy scorpion was photographed in the Mojave Desert in California. Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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This snow bunting is looking for food in the snow. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/pc_roadrunner.jpg)
This is a roadrunner. During the day, roadrunners hide in the bushes to keep cool. Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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This pretty toucan uses its large beak to grab fruit. Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/pc_spinyanteater.jpg)
This is a spiny anteater. There are only three mammals that lay eggs, and the spiny anteater is one of them. Courtesy of Corel Photography |
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This wolverine looks like a cute little bear. But don't be fooled! They can be dangerous! Courtesy of Corel Photography | ![](https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/images/cactus_sm.jpg)
This saguaro cactus holds plenty of water and has a waxy layer for protection from the Sun. Courtesy of Corel Photography |