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An adult toco toucan, Ramphastos toco, perched on a tree limb, Iguazú Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina.
An adult plush-crested jay, Cyanocorax chrysops, perched on a tree limb, Iguazú Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina.
Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) with inflated gular on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
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
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
Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) hatchlings, which spend 2 - 3 years off the gound in the canopy.
Komodo dragon hatchling, 4 days old. Komodo Island, Indonesia. The young climb trees to escape being eaten by adult dragons.
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
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
Captive adult bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at the raptor rehabilitation center just outside of Sitka, Southeast Alaska, USA
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
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on mossy branch, scratching. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) with inflated gular on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
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
Wild Adult Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus). Endangered.; Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; Sandakan; Sabah; Borneo; Malaysia
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) at the Brooks River in Katmai National Park near Bristol Bay, Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
As the caterpillars grow, they leave their silk protection and continue feeding until they are large and mature enough to seek somewhere safe to change into chrysalis.. 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
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on mossy branch, with a snow covering some of the moss. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
As the caterpillars grow, they leave their silk protection and continue feeding until they are large and mature enough to seek somewhere safe to change into chrysalis.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Greater Spotted Woodpecker on perch in morning light, with trees in background, higher up in frame. Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major) on perch in morning light, with blank green background. Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Juvenile double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) in Magdalena Bay between Isla Magdalena and the Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Note the light chest and neck in juveniles.
Adult double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) in Magdalena Bay between Isla Magdalena and the Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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
Adult double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) in Magdalena Bay between Isla Magdalena and the Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on mossy branch eating nut, with a snow covering some of the moss. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
An adult north American river otter (Lutra canadensis) in Misty Fjords National Monument, southeast Alaska, USA.
Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on mossy branch, with a snow covering some of the moss. Loch Awe, nr Oban, Scotland, UK
Adult male western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) in breeding plumage on Isla San Esteban in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
Adult bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) just outside of Sitka, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Adult double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) in Magdalena Bay between Isla Magdalena and the Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Adult male western tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) in breeding plumage on Isla San Esteban in the middle Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico.
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
Adult yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia) in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) at the Brooks River in Katmai National Park near Bristol Bay, Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Adult loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) perched on Isla Santa Catalina in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico.