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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Hide and steal

In this image, a common myna guards its nest while an Indian palm squirrel waits patiently behind a nesting hole, hoping to steal some nesting material. The stark presentation of the tree trunks, the curvature of the squirrel’s tail, and the simple story behind their interaction are key elements of this image.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Sarthak Agrawal