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Cities are rich in wildlife, but the diversity of animals found on our doorsteps will come as a surprise to many. French photographer Laurent Geslin has spent 5 years on an urban safari across Europe, documenting the wildlife of London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Geneva.
Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) on leaf in front of the Eiffel tower, Paris, France.
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Laurent Geslin / Blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) on leaf in front of the Eiffel tower, Paris, France.
Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) on a lavender flowerhead in a park, with buildings behind. Neuchatel, Switzerland
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Laurent Geslin / Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) on a lavender flowerhead in a park, with buildings behind. Neuchatel, Switzerland
Common bee fly (Bombylius major) on bark in urban park, Paris, France
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Laurent Geslin / Common bee fly (Bombylius major) on bark in urban park, Paris, France
Garden Foliage / Chafer Beetle (Phyllopertha horticola) on leaf in graveyard, Paris, France
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Laurent Geslin / Garden Foliage / Chafer Beetle (Phyllopertha horticola) on leaf in graveyard, Paris, France
Garden spider {Araneus diadematus} at night outside house, London, UK
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Laurent Geslin / Garden spider {Araneus diadematus} at night outside house, London, UK
Alpine newt (Triturus alpestris) swimming in garden pond, viewed from below, with woman and child watching. Switzerland, April 2010. Model released
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Laurent Geslin / Alpine newt (Triturus alpestris) swimming in garden pond, viewed from below, with woman and child watching. Switzerland, April 2010. Model released
Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) in an urban setting with graffiti in background
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Laurent Geslin / Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) in an urban setting with graffiti in background
Common / House sparrows {Passer domesticus} being fed by hand in front of Notre Dame, Paris, France.
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Laurent Geslin / Common / House sparrows {Passer domesticus} being fed by hand in front of Notre Dame, Paris, France.
Carrion crow (Corvus corone) tearing at rubbish bag in urban park, Paris, France
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Laurent Geslin / Carrion crow (Corvus corone) tearing at rubbish bag in urban park, Paris, France
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait in urban park, Paris. France, November.
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Laurent Geslin / Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait in urban park, Paris. France, November.
Herring gull (Larus argentatus) swooping down to feed on chips in a busy seaside resort, France
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Laurent Geslin / Herring gull (Larus argentatus) swooping down to feed on chips in a busy seaside resort, France
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait in urban park, with walkers / pedestrians in background, Paris. France, November.
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Laurent Geslin / Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait in urban park, with walkers / pedestrians in background, Paris. France, November.