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Our beautiful planet

September 30, 2016

There is something undeniably serene about this nesting hummingbird that was captured on film by Emilio Aragón in San José, Costa Rica. It's as if it is unaware of the threats faced by its species. 

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DW Magazin Eco at Africa Hummingbird
Image: Emilio Aragon

The tiny birds are at risk from habitat loss as a result of deforestation and rising urbanization and through the use of pesticides on land turned over to agriculture. If you see any aspect of nature you would like to share with us, take a picture and send us your images using the upload tool on our page, or by emailing us at ecoafrica@dw.com