Mark Booth, The Dive (ANIMALS 2026)

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The Rainbow bee-eater dives down off its perch towards its nest in the sand to feed its young. A constant cycle the parents endure to feed their young losing up to a third of their body weight before the young can fledge and start feeding for themselves.

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