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There’s nothing quite like turtle tears to quench your thirst — if you’re a butterfly that is.
Nope, this isn’t a photoshopped or extremely well-timed shot. It’s documented, albeit unusual, behavior known as lachryphagy (tear drinking). It’s one of several ways butterflies obtain moisture and nutrients.
The picture was captured by Ama la Vida TV, and shows two Julia butterflies (Dryas iulia) drinking tears from the eyes of a few turtles. The incredible photo won the 2014 Wikimedia Picture of the Year.