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A dung beetle escapes from the mouth of an Indian Roller

A dung beetle frees itself from the firm grip of an Indian Roller’s bill and temporarily manages to fly away, as the shocked bird looks at the flying insect in total disbelief.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Camera: NIKON D5500
Copyright: © Chandana Roy