Patagonian grey fox (Dusicyon griseus griseus) defending his killed prey, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

The Southern Patagonian Icesheet, one of the world's largest ice-caps, along the western edge of the Chalten Massif, Patagonia, Argentina

Gray fox (Patagonian fox) (Pseudalopex griseus), Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Pair of Patagonian crested ducks (Lophonetta specularioides) in a pool, beach, the Neck, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands, South America

Adult Patagonian red fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) pair in La Pataya Bay, Beagle Channel, Argentina, South America

Adult Patagonian gray fox (Lycalopex griseus), Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Adult Patagonian red fox (Lycalopex culpaeus) pair in La Pataya Bay, Beagle Channel, Argentina, South America

Patagonian grey fox (Dusicyon griseus griseus), Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Patagonian grey fox (Dusicyon griseus griseus) defending his killed prey, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Gray fox (Patagonian fox) (Pseudalopex griseus), Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Adult Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding site on Peninsula Valdez, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Adult Patagonian crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands, South America

Adult Patagonian crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) feeding at low tide on Carcass Island, Falkland Islands

Adult Patagonian crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) feeding at low tide on Carcass Island, Falkland Islands

Aerial of Pia glacier and its fjord, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

Adult Patagonian crested ducks (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) feeding at low tide on Carcass Island, Falkland Islands

Horse in Estancia Nibepo Aike on the Argentino lakeshore, around El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Aerial of Pia glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

Patagonian crested duck (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) on a stony beach, Falkland Islands, South America

Magdalena Island, Magallanes Region, Punta Arenas, Chile, South America

Two gray fox pups (Patagonian fox) (Pseudalopex griseus) at den entrance, Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Gray fox (Patagonian fox) (Pseudalopex griseus), Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Two gray fox pups (Patagonian fox) (Pseudalopex griseus) at den entrance, Torres del Paine, Chile, South America

Patagonian crested duck (anas specularoides) in flight over water, new island, falkland islands.

Patagonian crested duck (anas specularioides), new island, falkland islands, close-up of haed and beak.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Red Fox (Pseudalopex culpaeus), Perito Moreno National Park, Southern Andean Patagonia, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) Guanaco in the Wild, Perito Moreno National Park, Southern Andean Patagonia, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Detail view of Glaciar Grey, Grey Glacier, southern Patagonian ice field, Chile, Patagonia, South America

Sea lion and cormoran colony at Punta Loma, near Puerto Madryn, Chubut province, Patagonia, Argentina

Penguin colony near Caleta Valdés (Magellan penguins), Península Valdés, Chubut province, Patagonia, Argentina

Armadillo (piche) near Punta Norte, Península Valdés, Chubut province, Patagonia, Argentina

Penguin colony near Caleta Valdés (Magellan penguins), Península Valdés, Chubut province, Patagonia, Argentina

Patagonian Grey Fox, Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia, Chile

Detail view of Glaciar Grey, Grey Glacier, southern Patagonian ice field, Chile, Patagonia, South America

Patagonian Grey Fox, Torres del Paine National Park Patagonia, Chile