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A mason bee pulling a nail out of a hole, someone placed in its nest National Geographic

Wildlife photographer Varun Aditya shot this impressive clip without flash, staying in a hiding place for 3 nights to patiently wait for the pride of lions. National Geographic

This lovebird strips the leaves removing each midvein to tuck amongst its feathers for safe keeping: a more efficient way of gathering and transporting nest building material. National Geographic

Even the most dangerous predators can be tricked by their own tail. National Geographic

The word "marmot" is derived from the Turkic word "sur" with the suffix "ok," mimicking the sound the animal makes when danger is near. The native Russian name for them is "whistler" due to their distinctive alarm call.…