A tiny cichlid is taught the vital skills of shell defence.
For this species shells are prized possessions, providing space to lay their eggs, raise their young and live sheltered in an otherwise open sandy habitat. Therefore, defending them is of paramount importance. Although he kept his distance, Angel witnessed this first-hand as the tiny fish tried to push back at him.
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Angel is a natural history photographer, photojournalist and writer with a self-taught background in marine science. He has been featured in publications such as National Geographic and has been awarded in World Press Photo, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Big Picture. He usually works as a stills photographer, cameraman and natural history consultant to leading broadcasting companies.
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