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An over-underwater view of an octopus in Italy
December 15, 2011
Octopus, Italy
This Month in Photo of the Day: 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest Images
Despite the strong human presence on the coast, an octopus is curious about snow-covered Vesuvius.
(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Photo Contest.)
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