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Animal Print Nails

Animal print nail designs are as diverse as the animals that inspired them. They are popular in the world of nail art because they're so unique and eye-catching and have long been a symbol of wealth and welfare. They are also great for seasonal trends. Applying such animal motifs in nail designs makes your nails look elegant and luxurious. Leopard, zebra, cheetah, snake, and tiger print nail designs, are at the top of the list. There's something about animal prints that makes them feel so cool and edgy. They're bold, daring, and sometimes even a little intimidating. But if you can pull them off, animal print nails will make you feel like an absolute goddess! Animal prints are always fashionable because they're easy to pair with other clothes and colors.
There's nothing quite like standing out from the crowd with a pair of hot pink leopard-print nails or black cheetah-print ones—especially when everyone else is wearing basic black or white polish. The best colors for animal print nails are dark reds and purples, as well as dark blues and greens (the latter two will go great with any animal). When choosing colors for your animal print nail designs, there's no need to go overboard. A bold red will look great against black or white backgrounds, as will a dark blue or brown. If you want something more subtle, try lighter shades like pink or yellow that blend in with the pattern of the print.
There are tons of designs that go well with animal print nails! But if you want something more traditional, try doing a French manicure with a lighter shade than your base color on top of it. That way, it looks like your nail has grown out into an extension of a fur coat! Or maybe try doing an ombré design.
Animal print nail designs can be bold and striking, but they don't need to be complicated! It's perfectly acceptable to paint your nails with one color and leave them at that—or even add some glitter if you're feeling adventurous! The key is not overwhelming yourself with too many different elements at once. If you like animal print and want to add color to your nails, here are some nail art ideas.

Long Animal Print Nails

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616
Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616

Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031
Giraffe Print French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8031

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537
Brown and White Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2537

Giraffe Print Accent Nails for French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8032
Giraffe Print Accent Nails for French Manicure Design | Animal Print Nails- NB8032

Short Animal Print Nails

Leopard Print Short Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2556
Leopard Print Short Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2556

Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs
Tortoiseshell Flakie Nail Designs

Nailartbychlo

White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595
White Nails with Orange Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2595

Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625
Casual Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2625

Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010
Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010

Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848
Peach Nails for Birthday | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6848

Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519
Short Simple Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2519

Minimal Leopard Design
Minimal Leopard Design

Dashenkanails

Animal Print French Nails

Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print
Neon Coffin Nails with Leopard Print

_gabrielamanole

Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986
Glossy Black and Red Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1986

French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails
French and Zebra Print Mismatched Nails

Getman.nails

Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992

Cow Print Themed Tips
Cow Print Themed Tips

Nail_sunny

Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570
Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570

Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print
Mismatched Nails with Dalmatian Print

Matuszewsk.a

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Glitter Animal Print Nails

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564

Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082
Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082

Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968
Pink and Blue Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4968

Fall Leopard Print Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5726
Fall Leopard Print Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5726

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB345

Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090
Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090

Wedding Animal Print Nails

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

Red Zebra Nails
Red Zebra Nails

Alexandracojan.trainer

Blue Animal Print Nails

Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543
Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543

Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549
Colorful Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2549

Reverse-French Leopard Print
Reverse-French Leopard Print

Nails_by_evelyn9

Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624
Blue and Yellow Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2624

Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820
Fish Scale Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB820

Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521
Mix and Match Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2521

Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618

Pink Leopard Print Nails

Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611
Leopard Print and Flower Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2611

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553

Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332
Shimmery Leopard Print Pink and Silver Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4332

Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554
Matte Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2554

Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568
Red and Black Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2568

Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346
Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346

Leopard and Solid Pink Nails
Leopard and Solid Pink Nails

Ego_alinkha

Summer Animal Print Nails

Croc Print Gradient Nails
Croc Print Gradient Nails

_beautbybee

Mismatched Long Neon Nails
Mismatched Long Neon Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394
Pink Zebra Nails with Glitter Outline | Outline Nails - NB5394

Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392
Colorful Pastel Color Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4392

Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346
Summer Pink Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4346

3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343

Leopard and Foil Nail Art
Leopard and Foil Nail Art

Nailed.it.by.amber

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Neon Animal Print Nails

Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design
Colorful Mix-Technique Nail Design

Irina_rain

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561

Leopard Print Neon Nails
Leopard Print Neon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629
Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629

Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails
Zebra-Inspired Neon Nails

Dashenkanails

Summer Style Leopard Nails
Summer Style Leopard Nails

Project_paznokcie

Neon Leopard Nail Design
Neon Leopard Nail Design

Nails_by_evelyn9

Animal Print Fall Nails

Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556
Nail Tips with Leopard Design | French Nails - NB5556

Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316
Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316

Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394
Grounded Animal Print Nails Design | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6394

Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226
Tropical Leopard Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-226

Brown and Black Leopard Pattern
Brown and Black Leopard Pattern

Belyyhome

Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730
Orange Square-shaped Nails Leopard Design | Fall Nails - NB5730

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536
Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536

Animal Print Almond Nails

Minimal Desert Fox Nail Print | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-632
Minimal Desert Fox Nail Print | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-632

Zebra Outline for Summer
Zebra Outline for Summer

Dashenkanails

Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails
Half Leopard Half Leaf Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967
Mermaid Glitter Nails Design | Glitter Nails - NB4967

Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603
Green and White Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2603

Dark Nails with Cyan Chameleon Print | Dark Nails - NB6584
Dark Nails with Cyan Chameleon Print | Dark Nails - NB6584

Animal Print with a Bow
Animal Print with a Bow

Paulina_migdalek

Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518
Mismatched Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2518

Animal Print Stiletto Nails

Black Snake Stilettos
Black Snake Stilettos

Minea.nails

Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603
Silver Nails with Dragon Print | Silver Nails- NB7603

Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971
Matte Mermaid Scale with Glitter Accents | Glitter Nails - NB4971

3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343

Pride Month Rainbow Nails
Pride Month Rainbow Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails
Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536
Cute Leopard Print Manicure Design for Fall | Fall Nails - NB5536

Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612
Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612

Animal Print Coffin Nails

Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618

Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991
Dark Green Nails with Dalmatian Print French Manicure | Animal Print Nails - NB1991

Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334
Pink Leopard Print Nails with Chrome Accents | Animal Print Nails - NB4334

Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974

Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543
Leopard Print Spring Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2543

Snake Print Nails

Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391
Golden Design for Grounded Matte Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6391

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails
Fall Gradient Snake Print Nails

Ego_alinkha

Pink Snake Print Nail Design
Pink Snake Print Nail Design

Getman.nails

Green Nails with Snake Print Pattern
Green Nails with Snake Print Pattern

Ego_alinkha

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138
Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138

Snake Print Mismatched Nails
Snake Print Mismatched Nails

Ego_alinkha

Animal Print Toe Nail Designs

Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012

Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383
Black and White Cow Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4383

Colorful Leopard Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4349
Colorful Leopard Print Toenails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4349

Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010
Matching Manicure and Pedicure with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2010

Matte Dalmatian Print Toenails and Finger Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2008
Matte Dalmatian Print Toenails and Finger Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2008

Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382
Black and White Cow Print Pedicure Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4382

Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011
Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011

What Are the Most Popular Animal Print Effect Nail Art Designs?

Cow Print Nails
Leopard Print Nails
Cheetah Print Nails
Zebra Print Nails
Snake Print Nails
Tiger Print Nails
Giraffe Print Nails

Crocodile Print Nails
Dalmatian Print Nails
Alligator Print Nails
Tortoiseshell Print Nails
Dog Print Nails
Dog Paw Print Nail Art

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs that Go Well With Animal Print Nails?

Animal Print Nails with Glitter Accents
French Tip
Ombré Nails
Floral Designs
Studs or Rhinestones
Negative Space Designs
Minimalistic Stripe
Checkered Nails

Polka Dots
Gold or Silver Foil
Marble Effect
Abstract Shapes
Color Blocking
Jungle-Themed Designs
Sunset or Gradient Effect
Mismatched Animal Print Designs

How to Choose the Best Colors for Animal Print Nails

It is common to apply animal print nail art in their natural colors. But in modern forms, actual patterns are inspired, and by combining them with various colors, such as multi-colored neon, pastel, chrome, or embellishments like glitter, new designs are created. If picking a color combo is not easy, trying multiple shades of the same color always works well. Give some spring or summer vibes using warmer colors like yellow or orange. Some colors between green and blue stand perfectly on animal print nails for cold seasons. If you can't decide between colors or even prints, just use them all creatively. Having outlines is also popular, using gold or silver.

Tips for Animal Print Nail Designs

You can get creative with the patterns and colors of your designs or keep things simple with one bold color.

Don't go too overboard. When doing an animal print nail design, it's important not to overdo it. If you have a lot of spots or stripes on each nail, they can end up looking too busy and overwhelming.

Do use animal print nails on one or two fingers on each hand, depending on what you're wearing that day. For example, if you have an animal print dress on, try using these nails as a way to tie the outfit together.

Don't wear animal print nails if they don't match your personality or style; they should fit with who you are as an individual! You want people to remember how amazing and unique they are—not how cute their nails were!

Use a top coat over your nail polish to make it last longer.

The Best Animal Print Nail Art Ideas

Nails Blaze / Nail Design and Art / Animal Print Nails
Animal Print French Mani
Animal Print French Mani

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

Mango Ombre with Animal Print
Mango Ombre with Animal Print

Dashenkanails

Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails
Stiletto X Long Animal Print Nails

Olga_soloveva._

Animal Print Cutouts
Animal Print Cutouts

Gallinaz_nail

Summer Fashion Animal Prints
Summer Fashion Animal Prints

Project_paznokcie

Emoji and Animal Print Nails
Emoji and Animal Print Nails

Nail_sunny

Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140
Snake Print Accents for Holographic Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8140

Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139
Coffin Snake Design Nails | Snake Nails- NB8139

Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138
Snake Skin Theme for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8138

Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137
Snake Skin Accents | Snake Nails- NB8137

Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136
Gothic Nails in Snake Skin | Snake Nails- NB8136

Snake Pattern Theme Nails in Black and Orange | Snake Nails- NB8135
Snake Pattern Theme Nails in Black and Orange | Snake Nails- NB8135

Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134
Black and White Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8134

Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133
Neon Green Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8133

Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132
Snake Print Design for Elegant French Nails | Snake Nails- NB8132

Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131
Neon Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8131

Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130
Snake Print Accent for Nude Nails | Snake Nails- NB8130

Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129
Holographic Snake Print Nails | Snake Nails- NB8129

Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128
Snake Design for Black and Gold Nails | Snake Nails- NB8128

Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094
Luxury Leopard Print Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8094

Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093
Short Pink Nails Leopard Print Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8093

Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092
Leopard Pattern for Glossy Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8092

Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091
Leopard Print Accent for Chic Pink Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8091

Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090
Leopard Print Design for Bling Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8090

Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089
Midnight Blue Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Leopard Print Nails- NB8089

Glossy Gold Nails with Leopard Print Pattern | Leopard Print Nails- NB8088
Glossy Gold Nails with Leopard Print Pattern | Leopard Print Nails- NB8088

Leopard Print and Feather Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8087
Leopard Print and Feather Nails Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8087

Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086
Long and Matte Leopard Print Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8086

Leopard Print Design for Neutral Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8085
Leopard Print Design for Neutral Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8085

Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084
Coffin Nails with Leopard Print Theme | Leopard Print Nails- NB8084

Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083
Pink Leopard Nails Glitter Design | Leopard Print Nails- NB8083

Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082
Embellished Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Leopard Print Nails- NB8082

Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081
Leopard Print Design for Coffin Brown Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8081

Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080
Leopard Print and Glitter Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8080

Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079
Leopard Print Accents for Blue Nails | Leopard Print Nails- NB8079

Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078

Embellished Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8077
Embellished Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8077

Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076
Leopard Cub Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8076

Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075

Black and Brown Leopard Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8074
Black and Brown Leopard Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8074

Leopard Print French Tip Design | Leopard Nails- NB8073
Leopard Print French Tip Design | Leopard Nails- NB8073

Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072
Safari Theme Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8072

Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071
Cute Leopard Head for Nails Design | Leopard Nails- NB8071

Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070
Bright Pink Nails Leopard Design | Leopard Nails- NB8070

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The animal print nail trend is still going strong in 2023. There are a lot of trends that we're seeing come and go. And despite being classic, they've been a trend for decades. You can count on animal print nails to be around for a long time.
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