Little Egret catching fish in the shallows of Lake Jozini, Phongolo River, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Once in danger of extinction due to a high demand for its feathers for decorations of hats. It has rebounded quite well due to conservation/protection and farming of the little egret thus making it unnecessary to kill them.

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Size: 5010px × 3353px
Location: Jozini Dam, Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Photo credit: © Emil von Maltitz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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