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Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

The main road through Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lochan na h-Achlaise reflecting the surrounding mountains on Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on Rannoch Moor at dusk, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lochan na h-Achlaise reflecting the surrounding mountains on Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lochan na h-Achlaise reflecting the surrounding mountains on Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lochan na h-Achlaise reflecting the surrounding mountains on Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lochan na h-Achlaise reflecting the surrounding mountains on Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Gnarled twisted moss covered Stunted oak trees in Wistmans Wood, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on Rannoch Moor at dusk, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The area of Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on a frosty morning at Rannoch Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Loch Ba on Rannoch Moor at dusk, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Perth and Kinross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Special Scientific Interest, near Bushmills, County Antrim, Ulster, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

The welcome sign for Desert View Point on the east side of Grand Canyon South Rim, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Frosty winter sunrise with mist on the River Test on Chilbolton Cow Common SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), Wherwell, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Valley and hills along the Cwmystwyth metal mines site of scientific interest in Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Frosty winter sunrise with mist on the River Test on Chilbolton Cow Common SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), Wherwell, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

White section of Cloister and Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arequipa, Peru, South America

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Valley and hills along the Cwmystwyth metal mines site of scientific interest in Ceredigion, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Afon Glaslyn River and Glaslyn Marshes, Site of Special Scientific Interest, with snow on mountains of Snowdon Horseshoe in winter, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

European Chub (Squalius or Leuciscus cephalus) shoal in the clear water of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. MORE INFO: Chub traditionally inhabit more lowland waters in Croatia, but they have proliferated since being introduced to Plitvice Lakes, which are warmer than in the past due to climate change, and they have reduced native trout populations considerably by predating their eggs.

Traditional wooden herdsmen's huts with pine shingle roofs and Cattle (Bos taurus) standing near pond on 1600m high pastureland at Velika Planina plateau, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Slovenia.

Red-breasted goose (Branta ruficollis) group approaching on land, captive, WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, UK.

Little egret (Egretta garzetta) adult stalking fish, reflected in water surface, Danshuei river estuary, Taiwan.

Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) using its jaws to detach two suckersfrom Common Octopus tentacle as it hangs in the sun to tenderise. Skala Sikaminia harbour, Lesbos (Lesvos) Greece. MORE INFO: The yellow parts of this hornet's cuticle absorb sunlight and the pigment xanthopterin converts light into electrical energy.

Scots pine sapling (Pinus sylvestris) struggling to survive, growing from fissure in bare granite shoreline of Lake Saimaa, near Savonlinna, Finland.

Photovoltaic solar tracker at a solar farm near Antissa, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece. MORE INFO: Solar trackers automatically rotate and tilt photovoltaic panels to follow the sun throught the day, maximising sunlight absorpton rates. Several of these Solar farms have been built on Lesbos since 2010.

Black alder (Alnus glutinosa) carr swamp forest edge in early spring, Biebrza National Park, Podlaskie, Poland.

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumenia vatia) adult female, white form, camouflaged on Wild Angelica (Angelica sylvestris) flowers sinking fangs into the head of a large Horse fly (Dasyrhamphis anthracinus), Corsica, France. MORE INFO: Crab spider family Thomisidae, Horse fly family Tabanidae, plant family Apiaceae.

Thrift (Armeria maritima), Rock sea lavender (Limonium binervosum) and Coastal ragwort (Senecio leucanthemifolius) flowering on karst limestone sea cliffs at Pria, near Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain.

Aftermath of a major forest fire within Corsica's National Park (Parc Naturel Regional de Corse), a year on, with large area of forest and maquis scrub destroyed and first flush of regrowth by grasses and flowers, near Aullene, Corsica, France.

European rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) adult male, Corsica, France. MORE INFO: Scarab beetle family Scarabaeidae.

Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), three adults land to join many others and roosting Avocets (Recurvirostra avocetta) on Kallini salt pans during the autumn migration period, Isle of Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece.

Frozen, snow dusted pastureland, arable fields and row of trees in winter, Frozen Hill, near Bath, UK.

Formosan or Taiwan macaque (Macaca cyclopis) adult male giving threat yawn while sitting on branch of banyan tree (Ficus microcarpus), Chaishan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Solar farm with four Photovoltaic solar trackers, near Antissa, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece. MORE INFO: Solar trackers automatically rotate and tilt photovoltaic panels to follow the sun throught the day, maximising sunlight absorpton rates. Several of these Solar farms have been built on Lesbos since 2010.

Natural rock archway carved by the sea through karst limestone rock at Cuevas del mar (sea caves) beach, near Llanes, Asturias, Spain.

Granite rocks smoothed and sculpted by wind, weather and the sea into strange organic shapes, Campomoro Point, near Propriano, Corsica, France.

Wigeon (Anas penelope) flock in flight over frozen, flooded marshland on a foggy winter morning, with some drakes calling, Greylake RSPB reserve, Somerset Levels, UK.

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.

High powered tractor "Chain Reaction" competing in a tractor pull competition to drag a weighted sledge as far as possible, North Somerset Show, UK.

Whole Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris) and pairs of tentacles hanging in the sun against blue sky before cooking, Skala Sikaminia harbour, Lesbos (Lesvos), Greece.

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) sun basking on grass stem in limestone meadow, Wiltshire, UK. MORE INFO: Butterfly family Lycaenidae.

Guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Explorer enjoy a hot asado sandwich prepared by staff at BBQ on an ice floe near Adelaide Island, Antarctica

Long-beaked common dolphin pod (Delphinus capensis) encountered in the southern Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico

A small group of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) migrating north to feeding grounds in the spring from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada

A younger polar bear (Ursus maritimus) scavenging a fresh bearded seal kill, Monacobreen Glacier, Spitsbergen, Norway

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) adult and cub in snow. Monacobreen Glacier, Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult on snow, Monacobreen Glacier, Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) adult and cub hunting, Monacobreen Glacier, Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Adult Magellan goose or upland goose (Chloephaga picta) with goslings on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Scenic view of Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion) Island off San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) in flight over a saltwater lagoon in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) foraging for small pink shrimp (Artemia salina) in saltwater lagoon in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) underwater at Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion) Island off San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) taking handouts from a fisherman in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult brown bear (Ursus arctos) scratching its back on a tree at the Brooks River in Katmai National Park near Bristol Bay, Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean