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A municipal worker cleans the statue of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin during preparations for the 156th anniversary of Lenin's birthday in St. Petersburg, Russia

A municipal worker cleans the statue of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin during preparations for the 156th anniversary of Lenin's birthday in St. Petersburg, Russia

(Image credit: Anatoly Maltsev / EPA / Shutterstock)

Two great egret chicks swallow regurgitated fish from their parents at a bird rookery in St Augustine, Florida

Two great egret chicks swallow regurgitated fish from their parents at a bird rookery in St Augustine, Florida

(Image credit: Ronen Tivony / NurPhoto / Getty Images)

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