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A horse guards his friend sleeping under the Large Magellanic Cloud

Here, a horse is standing over another horse who is asleep. This is common behavior, as horses are vulnerable while sleeping. In the background, the Large Magellanic Cloud is visible in the sky.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Maija Jespersen