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Brotherly (And Sisterly) Love In The Animal World

Two captive Cattle egret (<em>Bubulcus ibis</em>) sisters at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.  This species of heron are known to practice siblicide when the parents are away from the nest hunting for insects and fish. (NPR)
Two captive Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) sisters at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.  This species of heron are known to practice siblicide when the parents are away from the nest hunting for insects and fish. (NPR)

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