23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
The Garden's Secret Keeper

The garden of dreams has its own greeter. This little Kathmandu local decides to pause its nut-finding mission to closely inspect our hands. Perhaps it was hoping we had snacks, or maybe it was just checking our vibes. What a curious character!

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Max
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