Nature's Paintbox: 10 of the World's Most Colorful Creatures

10th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

Bird #1: Scarlet Macaw

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Bird #2: Rainbow Lorikeet

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Bird #3: Golden Pheasant (Male)

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Fish #1: Mandarin Dragonet

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Fish #2: Clownfish

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Insect #1: Peacock Butterfly

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Insect #2: Rosy Maple Moth

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Mammal #1: Mandrill

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Reptile #1: Panther Chameleon

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Amphibian #1: Poison Dart Frogs

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