Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick, close-up, on the nest at nesting site on New Island, Falklands, South America

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) chick at breeding colony on Prion Island, Bay of Isles, South Georgia

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup, called weaners once their mothers stop nursing them, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup, called weaners once their mothers stop nursing, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean

Adult upland goose pair (Chloephaga picta) with goslings on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands

African elephant on the Ewaso Ng'iro river flowing between Buffalo Springs National Reserve and Samburu National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) cubs in swamp filled with flowering cotton grass, Finland, Europe

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) in swamp filled with flowering cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), Finland, Europe

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) in swamp filled with flowering cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), Finland, Europe

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) in swamp filled with flowering cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), Finland, Europe

David Keanes, owner of Connemara Oyster Farm with oyster-bags, Ballinakill Bay, Letterfrack, Connemara, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland

Soft leather corals grow in the shallow waters in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle, harbors spectacular marine biodiversity and is known for its beautiful reefs.

A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Vibrant soft coral colonies grow on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity.

Reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity.

Blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) cling to a coral bommie in Indonesia. This species of seastar is common throughout the Indo-Pacific.

A beautiful starfish (Linckia laevigata) lays on a thriving reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Soft corals, sponges, and other invertebrates compete for space on a beautiful reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

Colony of tunicates grow on a reef in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its incredible marine biodiversity and gorgeous reefs.

Detail of a feather duster worm growing on a coral reef near Alor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.

A beautiful feather duster worm, Bispira sp., grows on a coral reef in Alor, Indonesia.

Soft coral colonies, Sinularia sp., thrive on a reef found among the remote, tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

A beautiful coral reef thrives among the remote, tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

A beautiful bouquet of tunicates and cnidarians grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the Lesser Sunda Islands is known for both its amazing marine biodiversity as well its infamous dragons.

A beautiful coral reef thrives amid the tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Orange soft corals carpet a shallow reef wall in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

A sinuous soft coral grows in the shallows amid the tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Ceram Sea.

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This part of eastern Indonesia is home to part of the world's greatest marine biodiversity.

A beautiful coral reef thrives in shallow water in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This part of eastern Indonesia is home to part of the world's greatest marine biodiversity.

Beautiful tiger anemone colony, Bohol Sea, Philippines.

Sea fan on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult feeding chick at breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (okum boys) on South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

An adult brown bear (Ursus arctos), in Geographic Harbor, Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) standing in flowering cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), Finland, Europe

Cows wandering freely in the backstreets of Panjim City, Panjim (Panaji), Goa, India, Asia

Fragile, foliose corals grow on a beautiful reef slope in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle. It is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.

A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea.

Red-and-green Macaws (Ara chloropterus) on palm tree branches, Manu National Park, Peruvian Amazon, Peru, South America

Gull, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) in swamp filled with flowering cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), Finland, Europe

Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

Black-headed gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus), summer plumage, hovering over flowering cotton grass, Finland, Europe

Great Egret (Ardea alba), San Fernando Beach, Ometepe Island, Rivas State, Nicaragua, Central America

Sao Longuinhos equestrian statue, Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte (Good Jesus of the Mount Sanctuary), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tenoes, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Golden sands, palm trees and ubiquitous house crows on popular Marari Beach, Mararikulam, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, India, Asia

Traditional dressed Tuaregs on their camels, Oasis of Timia, Air Mountains, Niger, Africa

Yellow Crowned Night Heron at sunset, Flatt's Inlet, Bermuda, North Atlantic, North America

Entrance to the Ko Yin Lay Pagoda, Pupawadoy Monastery near Ye, Mon state, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Common tube-nosed fruit bats (Nyctimene albiventer), in the air over Pulau Panaki, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Red-and-green Macaws (Ara chloropterus) flying over rain forest, Manu National Park, Peruvian Amazon, Peru, South America

Macaque monkey on the steps to the Batu Caves with fruit given by passing visitors, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

La Riera channel, Palma, Mallorca, Balearic islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Young White Rhino with mother, Marataba, Marakele National Park, South Africa, Africa

Young White Rhino with mother, Marataba, Marakele National Park, South Africa, Africa

Cute Beagle dog in the flowering meadows surrounding Rifugio Zsigmondy Comici hut, Sesto Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Honeybee on an orange coloured Helenium garden flower, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) on yellow wildflowers, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Antiguan Anole lizard (Anolis Leachii) in Smiths, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Common tube-nosed fruit bats (Nyctimene albiventer), in the air over Pulau Panaki, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

White-necked Jacobin (Florisuga mellivora) (Collared Hummingbird), Boca Tapada, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Female Large White Butterfly (Pieris brassicae), Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Giant Madagascar Day Gecko (Phelsuma grandis) hanging from a banana tree, Nosy Be, North West Madagascar, Indian Ocean, Africa

A western honey bee (Apis mellifera), on a strawberry cactus (Echinocereus enneacanthus), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Griffen fountain with heron, Ciutadella Park, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

African elephants (Loxodonta), Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

View of promenade and Playa De Santa Eulalia, Santa Eularia des Riu, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

A flowering blind pricklypear cactus (Opuntia rufida), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens), perched on palm trees, Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge, Panama, Central America

Hummingbird feeds from a rainforest flower, Costa Rica, Central America

Horse for hire on the popular sandy beach at this laid-back village andresort, Samara, Nicoya Peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America

Peacock Butterfly (Aglais io), Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus), Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, South America

Young White Rhino with mother, Marataba, Marakele National Park, South Africa, Africa

Comma Butterfly (Polygonia c-album) on Lavender (Lavandula), Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An adult female black-chinned hummingbird (Arcgilochus alexandri), Madera Canyon, southern Arizona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Chihkan Tower, Tainan, Taiwan, Asia

Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Adult snowy egret (Egretta thula), in a lagoon near San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

White-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) hen among wildflowers, Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Chihkan Tower, Tainan, Taiwan, Asia

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

Grizzly bear (Ursus horribilis), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Whitetail deer fawn (Odocileus virginianus), 21 days old, in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Farmland, Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

An adult female Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) feeding in Madera Canyon, southern Arizona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

An adult female Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) feeding in Madera Canyon, southern Arizona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Adult Thisbe's tarantula-hawk wasp (Pepsis thisbe), found near San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

African leopard (Panthera pardus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

An adult female Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) feeding in Madera Canyon, southern Arizona, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Grizzly bear (Ursus horribilis), Glacier National Park, Montana, United States of America, North America

Mallard ducklings just a few days old, Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, England

High Street, Broadway, Cotswolds, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Muni Seva Ashram in Goraj, near Vadodara, India, is a tranquil haven of humanitarian care. The Ashram is hugely sustainable, next year it will be completely carbon neutral. Its first solar panels were installed in 1984, long before climate change was on anyones agenda. Their energy is provided from solar panels, and wood grown on the estate. Waste food and animal manure is turned inot biogas to run the estates cars and also used for cooking. Solar cookers are also used, and the air conditioning for the hospital is solar run. 70 % of the food used is grown on the estate. They provide an orphanage, schools for all ages, vocational training, care for the elderly, a specialist cancer hospital withstate of the art machinary, and even have a solar crematorium. This shot shows a woman planting trees for onward growth in the Ashrams forests.

Common Frog spawn developing (Rana temporaria). Sark, British Channel Islands, UK