An African elephant (Loxodonta africana) chases away a lion (Panthera leo) resting along its path, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) resting, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) resting, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Gentoo penguins on iceberg, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Sunrise over Callanish (Calanais) Standing Stones, the Neolithic monument in Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at waterhole, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

The beautiful and little-known Kvernufoss waterfall, taken on a sunny winter day, Iceland, Polar Regions

The incredibly colorful details of the famous Bruarfoss waterfall, with its turquoise water and golden grass, taken on a cold winter day, Iceland, Polar Regions

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at waterhole, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

Gombey dancers, traditional performers, in troupes of 10 to 20, of a blend of Native American, Caribbean and British culture, dancing to a powerful drum beat, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

African elephants (Loxodonta africana), Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

Atlantic surf at Mosteiros, north west coast, Sao Miguel, Azores Islands, Atlantic, Portugal

Adult brown bear (Ursus arctos) foraging for salmon at the Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Adult brown bears (Ursus arctos) foraging for salmon at the Brooks River, Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Adult male polar bear (Ursus maritimus), on multi-year ice floes off the eastern coast of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard, Norway

Statues of Thutmose III, Pylon 7, Karnak Temple Complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

AI generated image of a Group of white horses running in the water

Adult female killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, Pacific Ocean, North America

Lion (Panthera leo) portrait, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) flehming, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

A male lion (Panthera leo) feeds on an African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

AI generated image of an Imaginary Angola lion with human eyes

Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi), at new haul out on Las Animas Island, Baja California Sur, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

Two male lions (Panthera leo) feed on an African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Rhine Falls of Schaffhausen, Neuhausen bei Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Europe

Aguila glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

Warm morning lights on snowy mountains reflected in a pool by the fjord, Vareid, Flakstad municipality, Lofoten Islands, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), surfacing off San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Rhine Falls of Schaffhausen with Schloss Laufen, Neuhausen bei Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Adult brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), in flight, Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Powerful Pacific Ocean waves battering rocky coastline of the Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, United States of America, North America

The Temple of Mount Popa, the core of an extinct volcano and abode of Myanmar's most powerful nats (gods), Mount Popa, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

The Temple of Mount Popa, the core of an extinct volcano and abode of Myanmar's most powerful nats (gods), Mount Popa, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Bael (Aegle marmelos), used in religious rituals and as an Ayurvedic remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery, intestinal parasites, eye dryness, common cold, and a powerful antidote for chronic constipation, India, Asia

Spotted deer male stag, Axis axis, (Chital) in Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, Northern India

Fettiplace tombs 1613 in the chancel of St Mary's Church in Swinbrook - top Sir Edmund Fettiplace mid William base Alexander

Electricity pylon, England, United Kingdom

Traditional Haka performed by Maori warrior

Traditional tattoos on face of Maori warrior

Electricity pylons near Burbage, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Electricity pylon, England, United Kingdom

Electricity pylon in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Bull and friesian cow, Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Traditional tattoos on face of Maori warrior

Electricity pylons, England, United Kingdom

Electricity pylon, England, United Kingdom

Electricity pylon, England, United Kingdom

Bull nuzzles up to cows, Hazleton, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Electricity pylons in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Electricity pylon near Burbage, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

The famous stone circle at Stonehenge, England

Sheikh Zayed, Ruler of Abu Dhabi

Moroccan horsemen riding in an equestrian Fantasia in Morocco.

Mother elephant and calf in woodland in Moremi National Park, Botswana

Fettiplace tombs 1613 in the chancel of St Mary's Church in Swinbrook - top Sir Edmund Fettiplace mid John baronet base John Esquire

Water thundering over the Iguaco Falls, Brazil

Majestic medieval castle on a hill with cloudy sky at dusk, showcasing historical architecture, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bull, Hazleton, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Elephants in Moremi National Park, Botswana

Strong statue, Tenmangu jinja shrine, Onomichi town, Hiroshima prefecture, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Electricity pylon in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

European Eagle Owl,Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Statue of explorer David Livingstone on Zambezi River at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Africa

Electricity pylon in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Africa

Strokkur at full height, the powerful geyser that erupts every 10 minutes, beside the now-inactive Geysir, southeast Iceland, Iceland, Polar Regions

Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Africa

European Eagle Owl, Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Waterfall, North Island, New Zealand

Bull contentedly grazing, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Iguaco Falls, Brazil

VIPs attending a national parade in Abu Dhabi

The famous stone circle at Stonehenge, England

Iguaco Falls, Brazil

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a force that can attract as a magnet to the tengir forces. Tuvshintugs dorj (in yellow) carries the status of a ?Royal Shaman,? Meaning that he can channel three-quarters or more of the hundred tengir energies. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

A young sadhu reads holy scripture near fire. Worship is part of daily life. Some sadhus chant mantras. gayatri mantra is of several mantras that sacred incantations or mystical formulas of ancient literature. gayatri mantra given by brahma mentioned in rigveda is named after consort of brahma: o that glory- of savitri most high. Oh divine us mediate upon. it inspire understanding. goal of recitation is to attain realization. Practice lead mind into a transcendental union with deity.Pashupatinath, kathmandu, nepa

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a force that can attract as a magnet to the tengir forces. Tuvshintugs dorj carries the status of a ?Royal Shaman,? Meaning that he can channel three-quarters or more of the hundred tengir energies. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

A motorist travels far too fast through flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

Kayakers in the flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a force that can attract as a magnet to the tengir forces. Tuvshintugs dorj (in yellow) carries the status of a ?Royal Shaman,? Meaning that he can channel three-quarters or more of the hundred tengir energies. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

A motorist travels through flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides.

A motorist stuck in flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides, is pushed out by two helpers.

A tornado water spout casued by a severe thunder storm over Sivota, Greece,

After a week of high tides, storm surges and storm force winds, the sea front promenade of Aberystwyth in Wales has been devastated, with millions of £'s of damage. The crsahing waves punched a large hole in the sea wall and has collapsed Aberystwyth's iconic, Victorian promenade shelter, which has stood for over 100 years. This picture was taken on Wednesday 8th January, 2014, the day the council started to try and clear the thousands of tonnes of beach rubble off the sea front road.