Lyrebirds are two species of ground-dwelling Australian birds in the genus Menura, famous for mimicry. They can imitate other birds, and also artificial sounds from their surroundings. The male's huge tail, shaped like an ancient lyre when fanned out, is used in courtship displays. Males sing and dance on display mounds on the forest floor, with the mimicked sounds forming part of the performance. Lyrebirds are among Australia's best-known native birds and are notable for their plain-coloured but striking plumes.

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Angkor, near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia, was the capital of the Khmer Empire, which ruled much of mainland Southeast Asia between roughly the 9th and 15th centuries. At its height the city spread across about 3,000 square kilometres, making it the largest pre-industrial city on Earth by area. Its growth depended on water: huge reservoirs called barays, along with canals and embankments, stored monsoon rain and carried it to rice fields. That system let farmers harvest more than once a year and fed a very large population through the dry season. The temple complex of Angkor Wat, built in the early 12th century, is the best-known monument and still stands at the heart of the park.