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A rare melanistic king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), feeding its okum boy chick at Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions
Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) female resting on a leaf, Wiltshire garden, UK.
Moth caterpillar on ash seedling
Parasite fly or Tachinid fly (Cylindromyia bicolor) feeding on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) umbel flowers, Corsica, France. MORE INFO: Parasite fly or Tachinid fly family Tachinidae, plant family Apiaceae.
Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) sun basking on grass stem in limestone meadow, Wiltshire, UK. MORE INFO: Butterfly family Lycaenidae.
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Holly Blue. Eperquerie Common, Sark, British
Comma Butterfly Polygonia c-album. Jersey, British Channel Islands
Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) with inflated gular on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
Ramaria stricta Upright Coral fungi. La Seigneurie, Sark, British Cha
Adult Peale's Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis) bow-riding Zodiacs on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean
A close-up view of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
Wild Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) feeding on fallen passion fruit on the upslope grasslands of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Adult snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus dalli) in Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) "sneezing" salt water in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
Mother and baby Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli). Young Zebra is inquisitive but stays close to mother. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Three Plains Zebra grazing in the tall grass in Kagera National Park, Rwanda. Standing parallel to each other. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, looking away. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
L'Hoest's Monkey (Cercopithecus lhoesti), or Mountain Monkey, is a guenon found in the upper eastern Congo basin. They mostly live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups. They have a dark coat and can be distinguished by a characteristic white beard. Gikongoro, Rwanda, East Africa
Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, distracted by something in the forrests of the Volcanoes National park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Lying down, arms open, the oldest female in the band of Gorillas (one of the Gorillas alive when Dian Fossey was around) is content and comfortable even with the intrusion of humans into her proximity. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
The leader of the Band of Gorilla's the silverback is with the oldest femail of the group, relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Macro shot, spider lily (Hymenocallis littoralis), Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani, Thailand, South-East Asia, Asia
Wild Adult Male Orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
White backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) wild adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. India.
Asian Elephant, Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) captive adult male. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India.
Whalebone Alley, female tourist standing between bow head whale rib bones, Itygran Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: Whale Bone Alley was discovered by Soviet archaeologists in 1976, but has remained untouched since and little is known of this place. There is a long double line of bowhead whale bones -- jaws and ribs -- running parallel along the shore for hundreds of yards. Many of the bones, especially the enormous jaw bones, are still standing, propped up by lichen-covered rocks. The location is thought to have been used in about 1300 as a ceremonial site, for a men's secret society or feasting site.
Wild Adult Male Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Wild Long Tailed Macaque (Macaca Fascicularis). Kinabatanga Jungle, Sabah, Boneo, Asia
Macro shot, been pods and bug, Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani, Thailand, South-East Asia, Asia
African Lions (Panthera Leo) wild cubs. Phinda Reserve, South Africa.
Coral polyps bleaching, Favia sp. Bleaching occurs when corals stress under high water temperatures and expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae. The coral will starve to death if it does not reacquire zooxanthellae. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
African Lion (Panthera Leo) wild cub. Phinda Reserve, South Africa.
Stick-insect , Phasmatidea, Phamida, Borneo, Sarawak, Gunung Mulu NP, Malaysia
Wild Adult Female and Baby Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Painted lady caterpillar shortly before changing to chrysalis. It hangs itself upside down in this hooked position for around 24 hours. It continues to move throughout the 24 hours in gentle changes of position. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Harpie Eagle, Amazon, Ecuador.
Jourdan's turban (turbo jourdani) large gastropod shell, reddish-brown, Rottnest Island reef, wild, day, marine protected area, free-diving off, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: Marine plant common kelp, a dominant feature of the underwater landscape. Protected areas are covered in lush growth of diverse algae, also red algea are here.
coral key, Belize barrier reef
Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.
Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.
About butterflies and wind. Nature, Moldova, insect, summer, Green, macro, butterflies, wind, butterfly, flower
Two brothers shepherd. Nature, Moldova, macro, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, shepherd
Adoration of high aphid. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, macro, aphid
Skydivers. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Skydivers, Green, Flower, three, Seed
Favorite place to sleep. Nature, Moldova, insect, summer, Green, macro, flower, bee, wasp
2 Ants. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, 2, mustache ant
Ant and a flower. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, Seed
Mushroom Coral Fungia sp
Captive Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) with photographer at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
A close-up view of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
One of the older female Gorillas of the Band, is very relaxed in the rainforrest undergrowth of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and finds time to have a sleep. . Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Unidentified octocoral species polyps. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
As the time to change gets nearer, the caterpillar begins to move more and more, sometimes shaking vigorously. The skin begins to split and the caterpillar sheds its skin in a concertina motion. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Macro images from the Galapagos Islands Archipeligo, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean. Shown here is a bee pollenating a flower.
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Captive Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) being fed at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
The Diego Ramirez Islands, Chile, Southern Pacific Ocean
The young caterpillars once hatched make silk compounds within which they start their growing process which takes about two weeks. The silk enclosure helps to protect them against potential predators. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) with inflated gular on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
An adult Santa Catalina rattleless rattlesnake (Crotalus calalinensis) on the island of Santa Catalina in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico
Mushroom Coral Fungia sp
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
A herd of Zebra grazing on the Kagera National Park Savanna. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Wild Adult Male and Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water. Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding on fish at the Puerto Ayora fish market on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) eating clams at low tide in Puerto Don Juan in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Mother and baby Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli), stands alert, ears forward looking for danger. Young Zebra stays close to mother. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), wild, adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India
Painted Lady butterfly feeding. The life cycle is complete. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Prey Bird, Ecuador.
Galapagos white-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis galapagensis) feeding near giant tortoise in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador
Macro images from the Galapagos Islands Archipeligo, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean. Shown here is a bee pollenating a flower.
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Wild Adult Male and Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water. Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.
Southern skimmer dragonfly (Orthetrum brunneum) male perched on a plant stem with sparkling stream in the background, Krka National park, Croatia.
Mated bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) pair on nestj near the Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Trout species (currently unidentified) in holding tank
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) at the Brooks River in Katmai National Park near Bristol Bay, Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean