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In the dappled light of a Belarusian summer forest, life unfolds in miniature. A tiny snail, perched atop a young bolete, pauses in its slow journey, as if contemplating the world. Nearby, a vibrant strawberry ripens on a delicate stem, while a larger bolete stands sentinel. The mossy ground, soft and ancient, cradles this quiet tableau. It’s a fleeting, tender moment—a reminder of nature’s quiet poetry, where even the smallest creatures play a vital role in the forest’s story.