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Patagonian mara: The monogamous rodents that mate only a few times a year but pee on each other constantly

Male Patagonian maras follow females wherever they go and rub poop on the ground around them to deter rival males.

Patagonian maras (Dolichotis patagonum) are monogamous rodents that live in central and southern Argentina.

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The sun sets behind the Mayan temples at Caracol in western Belize. After nearly 1,000 years in darkness, the site was discovered in 1937 by a woodcutter; archaeological excavations soon followed.

PHOTOGRAPH BY IMAGEBROKER, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO

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Maultaschen Photo: Katharina Hild/imageBROKER/Shutterstock

Maultaschen from Swabia are a lot like ravioli but bigger. They are typically palm-sized, square pockets of dough with fillings that run the gamut from savory to sweet and meaty to vegetarian. A traditional combination is minced meat, bread crumbs, onions and spinach -- all seasoned with salt, pepper and parsley. They're often simmered and served with broth instead of sauce for a tender, creamier treat, but are sometimes pan-fried and buttered for extra richness.

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The scarlet-chested parrot looks like a technicolour budgerigar

The scarlet-chested parrot (Neophema splendida) is one of Australia’s most beautiful (and arguably underrated) birds. It’s endemic to arid and semi-arid parts of central South Australia and inland southern Western Australia, particularly throughout the Great Victoria Desert.

Image credit: Imagebroker / Alamy Stock Photo

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Red-lipped batfish

Photographer: Imago/Imagebroker/N. Probst