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The African helmeted turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa) is a species of side-necked terrapin in the family Pelomedusidae. The species naturally occurs in fresh and stagnant water bodies throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, and in southern Yemen. It has omnivorous with its diet consisting mainly of aquatic invertebrates, small fish, and vegetation. It is typically a small turtle, with most individuals being less than 20 cm (7.9 in) in straight carapace length. The female lays two to ten eggs on average, normally during late spring and early summer. The eggs are placed in a flask-shaped nest about 4 to 7 in (10 to 18 cm) deep and hatch in 75–90 days This African helmeted turtle was photographed in Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Photograph credit: Charles J. Sharp
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Jean Ritchie (December 8, 1922 – June 1, 2015) was an American folk singer and songwriter who was known for playing the Appalachian dulcimer. Born to a family of folk singers in Viper, Perry County, Kentucky, Ritchie was the youngest of 14 siblings. As a child, her father Balis barred his children to play the dulcimer, but Ritchie defied his injunction and began playing the dulcimer in secret. Thus, by the time her father began teaching her how to play, she was already accustomed to the instrument so her father labeled her as a "natural born musician". By playing the dulcimer on many of her albums and writing tutorials, Ritchie popularized the instrument, making her ultimately responsible for the revival of the Appalachian dulcimer, and earning her the nickname "Mother of Folk". Photograph credit: Associated Press
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Photograph credit: Sa'ar Ya'akov (Government Press Office, Israel)
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The Kefermarkt altarpiece is a richly decorated wooden altarpiece in the Late Gothic style in the parish church of Kefermarkt in Upper Austria. Commissioned by the knight Christoph von Zelking, it was completed around 1497. Saints Peter, Wolfgang and Christopher are depicted in the central section. The wing panels depict scenes from the life of Mary, and the altarpiece also has an intricate superstructure and two side figures of Saints George and Florian. The identity of its maker, known by the notname Master of the Kefermarkt Altarpiece, is unknown, but at least two skilled sculptors appear to have created the main statuary. Throughout the centuries, it has been altered and lost its original paint and gilding; a major restoration was undertaken in the 19th century under the direction of Adalbert Stifter. The altarpiece has been described as "one of the greatest achievements in late-medieval sculpture in the German-speaking area". This image shows the upper-left wing panel of the Kefermarkt altarpiece, depicting the birth of Christ. Mary is portrayed kneeling in devotion in front of the infant Christ, who is placed before her on a fold of her dress. On the other side, Joseph is also kneeling in front of the child. Above Mary, on the roof of the building behind them, are two angels playing a mandolin and a lute. The annunciation to the shepherds can be seen in the background. Sculpture credit: Master of the Kefermarkt Altarpiece; photographed by Uoaei1
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