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~ There were two Merops albicollis, White-throated Bee-eater, dining on dark-veined butterflies. Observing the two together was useful as it highlighted individual differences. When it's asserted that animals don't reason but rather act upon impulse and instinct, it brings to mind these two bee-eaters — one patiently waiting then swooping low while the other nervously shuffled, fluttered then returned to the perch. The same species in the same situation yet unmistakably different actions. Such sightings provide ample cause for reflection.