On a tiny island just outside Mindoro in the Philippines lives an old parrot named Klara, watched over by the two owners of the island. Over time I learned there was more to the story than just keeping a parrot as a pet. In fact, it's very touching but too long to write here. Ask me one time if you want to hear it.

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Klara of Pandan Island

Skin flaps and feathery fins help this fish to camouflage against the surrounding coral.

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Spotted Scorpionfish

Patrolling the shallows, half a dozen or so juvenile blacktips are using the safe nursing grounds outside a small beach on the island Perhentian Besar to practice the skill of hunting.