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African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) adult, walking on waterlily pads in wetland, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) adult, walking on waterlily pads in wetland, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Media ID 6537517
© FLPA/Gianpiero Ferrari
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Is it a bird? Is it a leaf? No, it's the incredible African Jacana strutting its stuff on waterlily pads in the wetlands of Botswana's Okavango Delta! This adult beauty has mastered the art of walking on water, defying gravity with every graceful step. Talk about being one cool customer! With its vibrant feathers and long legs perfectly adapted for this watery wonderland, this tropical trotter is right at home amidst the floating greenery. It's like watching a real-life ballet performance as this jacana effortlessly glides from pad to pad, leaving ripples in its wake. The Okavango Delta provides an idyllic backdrop for this stunning display of nature's ingenuity. The lush swamps and fresh waters create an oasis teeming with life, where birds like our jacana friend can thrive. As we marvel at this snapshot captured by Gianpiero Ferrari, let us be reminded of the wonders that exist beyond our everyday reality. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its extraordinary creations – from lilypads turned into stepping stones to birds that walk on water! So next time you feel like life is getting too mundane or predictable, just remember: if an African Jacana can defy expectations and stroll across lily pads without sinking. . . anything is possible!
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