in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

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GRIZZLY ESCAPE

A hiker narrowly avoided a grizzly bear on a narrow trail in Glacier National Park. Sean McKnight did not hear warning yells from others in the area, but once he saw the grizzly bear coming toward him, clambered down the edge of the cliff. Photographer Philip Granrud caught the event on camera. Via Backpacker Magazine.

 

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ELEPHANT LOVES A CAR

A bull elephant on musth - meaning very high testosterone levels - got closely acquainted with a parked hatchback. The two terrified occupants of this VW Polo found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time as a giant elephant stooped down to rub himself against the vehicle's roof and bonnet. Afterwards all 4 tires were blown out. Photo by Armand Grobler in Pilanesburg National Park in South

 

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SPECTACULARLY BLUE

Taiwan blue magpies or long-tailed mountain ladies. This bird has been chosen as Taiwan's national bird.

 

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DEAD PARROT

In honor of the Monty Python reunion in London on July 1, a tribute to its most famous sketch.

 

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CUCKOO

Birds in flight by photographer Mark Drysdale