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Oryx, NamibiaOryx captured in Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia just after sunset. They are heading through the dunes in search of food and water.(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest.)Browse our editors' favorite contest submissions »

Photograph by Mikael Stiller

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