Images Dated 2005 January

Kandachime horse (Equus caballus)

Kandachime horse (Equus caballus), baring its teeth. It is a wild breed with short legs and sturdy build that endure the harsh winters of the Shimokita Peninsula. The name means to stand in the cold'. Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

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Anemone buttercup (Ranunculus anemoneus)

Anemone buttercup (Ranunculus anemoneus). The plant develops under the snow and therefore is one of the first to flower while the snow is melting. A vulnerable species. Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia

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Sacred Birman cat (Felis catus) sitting, tailed curled around body, tongue half out; white background

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Sacred Birman Cat Felis Catus Sitting, Tailed Curled Around Body, Tongue Half Out, White Background Domestic Animal Animals Pet Pets