Toshogu Shrine, a guard of the Omote gate, Nikko, Honshu, Japan

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca, popularly known as the Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira, built towards the end of the 17th century to defend the harbour, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Guard at the Greek Parliament, Athens, Greece, Europe

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca, popularly known as the Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira, built towards the end of the 17th century to defend the harbour, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Muralhas de Sao Sebastiao (walls of St. Sebastian), fortress constructed to defend the bay of Porto Paim, and the marina, Horta, island of Faial, with Pico mountain on the island of Pico in the distance, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Old cannon used to defend Russell in 1845, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Guard and sentry box, Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK, Europe

Elephant seals, Moltke Harbour, Royal Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), and calf, Ithala Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, Africa

Fort St. Catherine, built in 1614 to defend sea approaches to the island, now a museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, St George's, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca, popularly known as the Fortaleza Ponta da Bandeira, built towards the end of the 17th century to defend the harbour, Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

A Caribbean electric ray (Narcine bancroftii) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. This ray can generate strong electric discharges used to defend themselves or to stun prey.

Guadalupe fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi), at new haul out on Las Animas Island, Baja California Sur, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Female lion (Panthera leo), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Fur seals and king penguins, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, South Atlantic

Lioness and cubs (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

The historic St. Mawes Castle, built in the 16th century to defend the entrance to Falmouth harbour, St. Mawes, southern Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Europe

Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Europe

Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Europe

Cardiff Bay Barrage, Cardiff, Wales, UK, Europe

An Arctic tern attacking an intruder to its nest site on the Farne Islands in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Greek soldier, an Evzone, on sentry duty outside the Parliament building, Athens, Greece

Greek soldier, an Evzone, outside the Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece

Greek soldier, an Evzone, outside the Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece

Grimaud Castle, Grimaud, Cote D,??Azur, France

Grimaud Castle, Grimaud, Cote D,??Azur, France

Greek soldier, an Evzone, outside the Presidential Palace, Athens, Greece

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) on Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Arctic Terns nest commonly in Northern Manitoba, Nunavut, and the Northwest territories. They defend their nests and young very aggressively against all predators and threats including humans.

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) on Hudson Bay, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Arctic Terns nest commonly in Northern Manitoba, Nunavut, and the Northwest territories. They defend their nests and young very aggressively against all predators and threats including humans.

Kung Fu student kick boxing training, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

practice for foreign students in side courtyard of the Shaolin Monastery, known for Shaolin boxing, Taoist Buddhist mountain, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu student kick boxing training, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

young boy at breakfast, one of many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, school near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

outdoor bathroom in a courtyard of a new Kung Fu school, washing hair, face, cleaning teeth, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, very young pupils in the dormitory at one of the new Kung Fu Schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

early morning Kung Fu training, school near Shaolin, a woman works on a sewing machine in the background, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, school near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, very young pupils in the dormitory at one of the new Kung Fu Schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, school near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

pupils in classroom at one of many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

pupils in classroom at one of many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

education, at one of the new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Kung Fu training at kindergarten age, at one of the many new Kung Fu schools in Dengfeng, school near Shaolin, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

Small anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) defending itself, Gran Chaco, Paraguay

Storm surge barrier, Delta Works, Zeeland, Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) on Meadow cranesbill (Geranium) (Geranium pratense) Hesse, Germany, Europe

Look of the fortress Spanjola on the harbour of Hvar, Island Hvar, Dalmatia, Croatia

King and Queen, Chessboard

Storm surge barrier, Delta Works, Zeeland, Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Teenager playing with ball court

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) on Meadow cranesbill (Geranium) (Geranium pratense) Hesse, Germany, Europe

Hands protecting plant

Checkers on a checkerboard

Mexican Burrowing Toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis), adult bloated as defense, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Mexican Burrowing Toad (Rhinophrynus dorsalis), adult bloated as defense, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Torre Cabrera, built in the 15th century to defend the warehouses of various goods from pirate attacks in Pozzallo, province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, Europe.

Torre Cabrera, built in the 15th century to defend the warehouses of various goods from pirate attacks in Pozzallo, province of Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, Europe.

A Female Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus Nerka) Uses Her Anal Fin To Probe Her Redd While A Jack Is Positioned Downstream. Underwater View In An Alaskan Stream During The Summer.

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) standing on rocks lowering head and looking at camera in the Etosh National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

In The Father's Hands

Lighthouse And Waves, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, England

Panmure Island Lighthouse, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Lioness With Cubs

Secure

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Nova Scotia, Canada

Statues Lining Main Gates Of Ancient City, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

BULGARIA Sofia Guard of honour outside the Presidency Building Honor Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Sofia Capital City Bulgaria Bulgarian East Eastern Europe European Calendar Vivid Vibrant Stunning Striking National Patriotic Country Ceremony Ceremonial War Uniform Tunic Power Authority Military Army Warfare Strength Soldier Presidential Presidency President Guard of Honour Honor Sentry Protect Protection Defend Defence Guardsmen Guardsman Security Outside Outdoors External Exterior Serve Safeguard Gun Rifle Arms Bayonet Man Male Red White Glove Gloved Hand Braid Pattern Patterned Tassel Standing Stood Stand Upright Vertical Attention Resplendent Neat Tidy Smart Defense Eastern Europe

BULGARIA Sofia Guard of honour marching during changing of the guard outside the Presidency Building Honor Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Sofia Capital City Bulgaria Bulgarian East Eastern Europe European Calendar Vivid Vibrant Stunning Dramatic Striking Summer Bright Sunny Sun History Historic Historical National Patriotic Country Ceremony Ceremonial War Uniform Cap Helmet Tunic Power Authority Military Army Warfare Strength Soldiers Presidential Presidency President Guard of Honour Honor Marching March Goose Step Goose-step Stepping Sentry Protect Protection Defend Defence Guardsmen Guardsman Security Outside Outdoors External Exterior Serve Safeguard Pavement Sidewalk Changing Formation Street Boots Gun Rifle Arms Bayonet Feather Men Man Male Defense Eastern Europe

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldiers, Evzones, beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldiers, Evzones, marching beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldier, Evzone, marching beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldiers, Evzones, marching beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek soldier, an Evzone, beside Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, outside Parliament building.

England, Hampshire, Milford on Sea, Second world war defences at Hurst Castle to defend the strategically important Solent.

England, Hampshire, Milford on Sea, Second world war defences at Hurst Castle to defend the strategically important Solent.

Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle with the Rose Garden in the foreground.

Ireland, County Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Castle, View of the east side.

Low angle view of barbed wire fence

Parents and baby seals, South African Fur Seal, Namibia, Africa

Tiger shark;Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming alongside a boat to protect itself from killer whales;Orcinus orca), Mayotte

Sabre squirrelfish;Sargocentron spiniferum) having found refuge in a huge barrel sponge;Xestospongia testudinaria) at the mouth of the S-shaped pass at a depth of 50 meters. Mayotte

Cheetah and young in savanna, East Africa

Long-tailed Macaques, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Bali

Griffon vulture on ground with wings spread, Spain

Golden Lion Tamarin and young on a branch

Long-tailed macaque grooming her young, Bako Malaysia

Long-tailed macaque female and young, Indonesia

Green monkey breastfeeding her young, Kruger South Africa

Griffon vultures on ground with wings spread, Spain

Proboscis Monkey eating, Labuk Bay Sabah Borneo Malaysia

Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii) Female and young crossing canopy, Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra

Cheetah and young in savanna, East Africa

Vineyard, Rural landscape, Tiagua, Lanzarote Island, Unesco Biosphere Reserve, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe