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A honeypot ant in the mouth of an Aborigine child. It is a delicacy, surprising in its sweetness and its delicate taste.///Une fourmi pot de miel dans la bouche d’une enfant aborigène. C’est un mets de choix, surprenant par sa douceur et la finesse de son goût.
©Eric Tourneret
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