UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog. Slowly making his way up the side of a petal, he eventually reaches his target and perches himself on the head of his unlikely friend. The series was captured by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati in her back garden in Malang, East Java. ‘This set is about two different species, a predator and his prey, taking a rest together on the petal of a flower,’ says 42-year-old Monica.

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AMAZING AURORA BOREALIS

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MONKEY LOVE

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RELAXING SNOW MONKEY

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

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CHRISTMAS SNOWMAN ATTRACTS CURIOUS SQUIRREL

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

DADDY DAY CARE: CARDINALFISH FATHER CARRIES EGGS IN MOUTH

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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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SPECTACULAR AURORA BOREALIS

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

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