A large school of convict tang (Acanthurus triostegus) on the only living reef in the Sea of Cortez, Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

A young Giraffe (Giraffa), in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

A Leopard (Panthera pardus) in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Adult gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua), walking on a penguin highway on Cuverville Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Red Squirrel, County Laois, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

An adult crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga), hauled out on the ice in Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Jay, County Laois, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Alpine Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe

Adult, non-breeding Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) on ice in Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) in morning mist, reflected in lake, Kuhmo, Finland, Europe

A young Elephant (Loxodonta africana), Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

A Leopard (Panthera pardus) sitting in a tree in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Ecotype Big B killer whale (Orcinus orca), surfacing in the Lemaire Channel, Antarctica, Polar Regions

A Lion (Panthera leo), in the brush in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

An adult crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga), hauled out on the ice in Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adult southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), hauled out on the beach at Coronation Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Pine Marten, County Laois, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

A curious adult leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), underwater near Coronation Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

An adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), flukes-up dive in Dallmann Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

An adult crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga), hauled out on the ice in Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Raven, Loop Head, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Adult male southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), hauled out on the beach at Robert Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Panjakent, Sughd Province, Tajikistan. August 18, 2021. Boys and a dog looking over the city of Panjakent. Editorial Use Only

These reindeer peoples' entire existence is based around their herds of reindeer, which provide milk, skins for clothes, horn for carving and medicine, transport and occasionally, meat. the tsaatan are part of the tuvan ethnic group, which inhabits the tuvan republic of russia. there are only about 200 tsaatan in total, spread over 100,000 sq km of northern mongolia. they are nomadic, often moving their small encampments every three to four weeks, searching for special types of grass and moss loved by the reindeer. the tsaatan are strong practitioners of shamanism. west taiga, northern mongolia

Gysh, Khatlon Province, Tajikistan. August 13, 2021. Bearded senior man on a donkey in rural Tajikistan. Editorial Use Only

Shagmon, Khatlon Province, Tajikistan. August 12, 2021. A herd of goats being herded along a rural highway. Editorial Use Only

Example of farming activity in the area of hanamerant, meket, ethiopia.The Farmers have to fight against the lack of rain and erosion of the soil. They produce 1 crop a year wich sustain food a couple of months only

Mavzoley Rudaki, Sughd Province, Tajikistan. August 17, 2021. Shepherds moving their goats along the Urech River. Editorial Use Only

Mavzoley Rudaki, Sughd Province, Tajikistan. August 17, 2021. Shepherds moving their goats along the Urech River. Editorial Use Only

Mavzoley Rudaki, Sughd Province, Tajikistan. August 17, 2021. Shepherd moving goats in the Urech River valley. Editorial Use Only

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

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

Giant frogfish, Antennarius commersoni. This large species is not only highly variable in color, matching its surroundings, but is also widespread through the Pacific and Indian oceans. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Short-finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) & whale-watchers. It is by law that whale watchers should stay at least 50meters (150 feet) away from large whales, including Pilot Whale (in picture here). Unless special in-water permits are given, snorkelers can only swim with smaller dolphins, but not big whales. Azores, Portugal, Atlantic.

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.

Rissos Dolphin (Grampus griseus) adult and very young calf surfacing. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This calf still displays foetal folds from when it was curled up inside the womb. It is probably only a couple of weeks old.

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

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

Starfish (Species unknown). Seychelles. (A4 only).

Common Prawn (Palaemon serratus) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (A4 only).

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

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

Diver & Seafan (Species unknown). Sipadan Island, Borneo, Malaysia. (A4 only).

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

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) hauled out on lava flow in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador. MORE INFO This small pinniped is endemic to the Galapagos Islands only.

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

Two young Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Moray Firth breaching in front of the camera, only the tail of one young animal visible.

Stony Corals. Malaysia (A4 only).

Anemone (Species unknown) Close up. Location unknown. (A4 only).

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

Two bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and their shadows in the shallows of the Caicos Bank. Turks and Caicos Islands. (A4 Only)

Feather Duster Worm (Species unknown) Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK (A4 only).

Beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). Vacnouver aquarium. Vancouver BC. (A4 only).

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) in flight at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. MORE INFO: This species is enedemic to only the Gulf of California.

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) head surfacing at speed. Gulf of California. (A4 only).

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Courtship. Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (A4 only).

Cuttlefishes (Sepia officinalis). Babbacombe, Torquay, South Devon, UK. (A4 only).

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) hauled out on lava flow in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. This small pinniped is endemic to the Galapagos Islands only. Pacific Ocean.

Killer whale (Orcinus orca). Mother and calf. Gulf of California. (A4 only).

Yellow-footed Gull (Larus livens) in flight at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico. MORE INFO: This species is enedemic to only the Gulf of California.

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

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

Soft Corals & Gorgonian Seafans (Species unknown). Sardinia, Italy. (A4 only).

Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) hauled out on lava flow in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. This small pinniped is endemic to the Galapagos Islands only. Pacific Ocean.

Hermit Crab (Dardanus calidus). Sardinia, Italy. (A4 only).

Coral Reef Scene. Wakatobi, Onemobaa Island, Indonesia. (A4 only).

Species unknown. St Abbs Reserve, Berwickshire, Scotland. (A4 only).

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 fin of a common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) at evening. Gulf of California. (A4 only).

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico. Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed. Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant

Pennant butterflyfish, juvenile, schooling Heniochus diphreutes, Portlock, Oahu, Hawaii (N. Pacific).

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

Formentera's sargantane, Icon of the island of Formentera, it is the only species of lizard that lives in the Pitiusan Islands, Spain

Formentera's sargantane, Icon of the island of Formentera, it is the only species of lizard that lives in the Pitiusan Islands, Spain

Supply of Willersalpe alp only by horses, Hinterstein, Hintersteiner Valley, Bad Hindelang, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Supply of Willersalpe alp only by horses, Hinterstein, Hintersteiner Valley, Bad Hindelang, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), the only day-active bird-of-prey of the Galapagos Islands, Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Javelina (Tayassu tajacu)

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis), the only day-active bird-of-prey of the Galapagos Islands, Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

raccoon in Florida, USA

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). The Emu is quite common in Australia and is also farmed commercially for meat leather and oil. Even if the Emu is similar in shape and behaviour it is only a distant relative to the African Ostrich. the emu is the biggest bird in Australia and is of mythological importance to the Aboriginies of Ausralia too. Australia, Victoria

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). The Emu is quite common in Australia and is also farmed commercially for meat leather and oil. Even if the Emu is similar in shape and behaviour it is only a distant relative to the African Ostrich. the emu is the biggest bird in Australia and is of mythological importance to the Aboriginies of Ausralia too. Australia, Victoria

Oct 6, 2008 Mt Vernon, Washington Salmon fishing on the "Blakes Drift" section of the Skagit River with Brian Cladoosby, Chairman Swinomish Tribal Community. This kind of fishing is only allowed for the tribes, and is called drift netting where the net is cast at one side of the river and the boat crosses the river and drifts down. Catching Chums and Silvers, United States of America

Oct 6, 2008 Mt Vernon, Washington Salmon fishing on the "Blakes Drift" section of the Skagit River with Brian Cladoosby, Chairman Swinomish Tribal Community. This kind of fishing is only allowed for the tribes, and is called drift netting where the net is cast at one side of the river and the boat crosses the river and drifts down. Catching Chums and Silvers, United States of America

A brown bear (Ursus arctos) standing upright among the sedges, appears to dance to music only it can hear overlooking McNeil Cove in Southwestern Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Cowboy Sitting On His Horse

Cowboy Herding Cattle Across River, Alberta, Canada