23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
A Beak that Kills to Give Life

“A Beak that Kills to Give Life” captures a tern feeding its tiny chick as the mother watches tenderly from behind — a touching moment that reveals the balance of strength and compassion in the wild.

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Date Taken: 08.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Port Said, Egypt
Copyright: © sherif Abdallah