Family prayers at Grand Bassin, Mauritius, beside a statue of Lord Shiva.
At Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao), the sacred volcanic lake that is the spiritual heart of Hindu pilgrimage in Mauritius, a family offers prayers and flowers before a statue of Lord Shiva, continuing a tradition that honors both devotion and the living world.
A child stands proudly with a pet parrot, as if bringing a beloved companion to share in the blessings and serenity of this holy place.
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Santa Maria, Sal island, Cape Verde
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Highly unexplored, Angola's first biodiversity tally of the Kwanza River has so far found 50 fish species. Researchers from the National Fishing Research Institute and the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity say genetic testing may reveal new species.
Angola's currency, the kwanza, is named after the river.
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