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Back in July the first ever British Dragonfly Centre opened in East Anglia – at Wicken Fen.

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The sight of a dam – one of the largest and most complex structures that humanity has ever created – can be quite breath-taking. Take a look at some of the most spectacular of these structures.

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All about the birds of the genus Coracias, in the family of Coraciidae, which is in the order Coraciiformes. These lovely birds are more commonly called Rollers.

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Seen it all? Take a look at the Sea-Based X-Band Radar. Like something from a science-fiction novel, this floating Goliath has been designed to defend the USA from missile strikes. Not quite star wars but just as startling.

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A photograph taken from an unusual angle can take an image from the dull to the wonderful in an instant. Instead of concentrating on the face, why not take a chance on that sometimes neglected (and other times overused) part of the anatomy – the butt. Call it what you like, caboose, bum or bottom – its inclusion on film can make a photograph. Have a look at this collection – no ifs or ands, but quite a few butts.

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If you are seeing spots, you might need to have your eyes checked, or maybe not. Have fun spotting the spotted animals in this link.

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If you breed horses or are interested in the color determination of foals, here’s information about the Chestnut, Palomino and Cremello breeds. These three colors, interestingly enough, are controlled by the same gene.

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Most people have heard of the Ring-tailed Lemur and could suppose that it is the only species. However, there are many varieties of Lemur, a lot of which are beautiful and incredibly rare. Take a look in to the planet of the lemurs and discover for yourself the wonderful diversity of this lesser known family of animals.