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A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.
Image ID: | 911-10226 |
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Artist: | Ashley Cooper |
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