Images Dated 2012 March

Ruddy shelducks (Tadorna ferruginea)

Ruddy shelducks (Tadorna ferruginea), breeding pair, female on right, reflected in a pool. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Sal tree (Shorea robusta)

Sal tree (Shorea robusta), in flower. The tree is a source of hardwood in India; its edible leaves are used to serve fresh snacks such as paan. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Yellow cotton tree (Cochlospermum regium)

Yellow cotton tree (Cochlospermum regium), flower. The tree originates in the tropical savannah of South America but has become naturalised in Southeast Asia. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

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