A rare roughsnout ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paegnius) hovers above the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers.

A banded sea krait, Laticauda colubrina, searches for prey on a coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This tropical area is known for its extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers.

Banjska Stena viewpoint, Tara National Park, Serbia, Europe

Black pearl, Praslin Island, Republic of Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

An aerial view of Burgh Island, Bigbury, and the estuary of the River Avon, on the south coast of Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Magdalena Island, Magallanes Region, Punta Arenas, Chile, South America

Magdalena Island, Magallanes Region, Punta Arenas, Chile, South America

Excursion with zodiac around the Pia Glacier, Cordillera Darwin, Northeast branch of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni), at breeding colony on Isla Rasa, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North Anerica

The inner lagoon on Isla Rasa, an important nesting site for terns and gulls, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Pir Panjal range of mountains as seen in Pattan valley of Lauhal and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Aerial of Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America

Pitt Point, a volcanic tuff formation on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

View of coastline from Tomateli, Corfu, Ionian Sea, Greece, Europe, Corfu, Ionian Sea, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Las Cabanas Beach Resort, Las Cabanas Beach, El Nido, Bacuit Bay, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aerial view over the Chagres River from the watch tower of the Gamboa Resort, Republic of Panama, Central America

Herd of pack mules walking in front of a stupa with high altitude summits, Gangchempo, Kyanjin Gompa, Langtang Valley trek, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Aerial of the Island of Mozambique, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mozambique, Africa

View from Table Mountain, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

Pinnacle Rock, a volcanic plug on Bartolome Island, one of the most spectacular features of the Galapagos islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, India, South Asia, Asia

Humberstone Saltpeter Works, UNESCO World Heritage Site, northern Atacama, Chile, South America

Adult California gray whale (Eschrictius robustus), spy-hopping in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Aerial of Pemba, Punta Delgado, Northern Mozambique, Africa

Landing with a zodiac in Ainsworth Bay, Alberto de Agostini National Park, Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Fish tanks ready for fish harvest on Rozmberk Pond, UNESCO Biosphere, Trebon, Jindrichuv Hradec District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Fishermen in boat holding net with fish during fish harvest, Rozmberk Pond, UNESCO Biosphere, Trebon, Jindrichuv Hradec District, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

A little monkey standing on the wooden pole sign in Uluwatu temple complex, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Adult brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), plunge diving for fish, Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz River around El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Pilgrim at Pushkar Lake at Sunset, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, South Asia, Asia

Aerial of San Antonio church, Island of Mozambique, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mozambique, Africa

Sunrise on Magdalena Island, Magallanes Region, Punta Arenas, Chile, South America

Majestic peacock displaying vibrant blue and green plumage, with a blurred green background at Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Adult brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), on a small islet near Isla San Marcos, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Pond and trees in Stromovka Park in winter, Bubenec, Prague, Czech Republic (Czechia), Europe

Adult California gray whale (Eschrictius robustus), near boats in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Killer whale pod (Orcinus orca), off Punta Colorada, Isla San Jose, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Killer whales (Orcinus orca), off Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus), hauled out at Los Frailes, Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), near fishing boat, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), near tourist boat off San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Adult brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis), flying in formation, Isla Carmen, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

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

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), porpoising in the water in Puerto Refugio, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

South Light, Lundy Island, Devon

Traditional fishing hauling nets, Nilavelli beach, near Trincomalee, Eastern province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Crab preying on dead portuguese man-of-war, Physalia physalis, Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil (South Atlantic)

Tourists on a snorkeling excursion to view black tipped sharks and sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Starry night octopus, Octopus luteus, foraging on coral reef at night, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea.

Albatros. Tourists on a snorkeling excursion to view black tipped sharks and sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

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

Sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

A Mexican staff member holds a tucan at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

Sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.

Underwater close up view of open coral polyp during a dive, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Young woman on safari jeep at Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka

Camargue horses (Equus caballus), herd gallopping through water, Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer, Camargue, Le-Grau-du-Roi, Department Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon, southern France

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

America Bison (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park, USA

Scarlet Ibis flying into Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary on Trinidad island, Trinidad and Tobago.

Peacock displaying tail feathers at Velas Vallarta Hotel, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Elegant Terns (Sterna elegans) and Heermann's Gull (Larus heermanni) at La Rasa Island, 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

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swim in waters off Los Islotes, Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Adult Isla Catalina rattleless rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis) in its brown color variation, Isla Santa Catalina, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) swim in waters off Los Islotes, Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swim in waters off Los Islotes, Sea of Cortez, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Lynx attentively observes the surroundings, Lynx, Bad Schandau, Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxon Switzerland, Elbe Sandstone, Saxony, Germany

Highland cattle, Iona Abbey in background, Iona, Isle of Mull, Scotland UK

Lynx attentively observes the surroundings, Lynx, Bad Schandau, Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxon Switzerland, Elbe Sandstone, Saxony, Germany

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) in flight, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Hornvik Bay, Iceland, Europe

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus), Costa Rica, Central America

Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) perching on a tree, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Hornvik Bay, Iceland, Europe

Safari bus on the way in Tsavo East National Park, Coast, Kenya

Tip of a yellow kayak with turtle resting on ledge at Indian Lake, near Chaffey's Lock, Ontario, Canada, North America

Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Hornvik Bay, Iceland, Europe

Arctic fox on the beach, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Iceland, Europe

West Indies, Aruba, Pelicans sitting on stakes, Eagle beach

Koniks (wild horses) in the Geltinger Birk, Baltic Sea, nature reserve, Geltinger Birk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Koniks (wild horses) in the Geltinger Birk, Baltic Sea, nature reserve, Geltinger Birk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Hornvik Bay, Iceland, Europe

Lynx cub standing on snow and looking interested, outdoor-enclosure, Bavarian Forest National Park, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao), Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Arctic foxes, pair, Alopex lagopus, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Hornvik Bay, Iceland, Europe

Koniks (wild horses) in the Geltinger Birk, Baltic Sea, nature reserve, Geltinger Birk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Koniks (wild horses) in the Geltinger Birk, Baltic Sea, nature reserve, Geltinger Birk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Swans in flight, Klostersee, Baltic Sea, East Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany