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Polar bear on pack ice north of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe, Polar Regions

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Large goanna at Pebbly Beach, well-known for its tame wildlife, Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Koala in a gum tree at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Koala sleeping in a gum tree at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

A possum, a nocturnal marsupial, foraging at night in Freycinet National Park, east coast, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

The Tasmanian Pademelon or red-bellied wallaby, a small nocturnal kangaroo-like marsupial, hunted for its fur and extinct on the mainland, Mount Field National Park, the south, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

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

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

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

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

Koala feeding in a gum tree at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Koala feeding in a gum tree at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

A Forester kangaroo at Stumpys Bay, a previously endangered species, now common here in Mt. William National Park, north east, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

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

A Forester kangaroo at Stumpys Bay, a previously endangered species, now common here in Mt. William National Park, north east, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

The Tasmanian Pademelon or red-bellied wallaby, a small nocturnal kangaroo-like marsupial, hunted for its fur and extinct on the mainland, Mount Field National Park, the south, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

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

The Indian summer colours the tree line along the coast indicating the oncoming winter. A sign that Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) should start their migration south to unknown waters. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

Curious Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) surfaces near the boat, its flippers widely spread in order to keep its balance. Note the distinctive lips and the open eye. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 2/2.

Juvenile Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas), an endangered and protected species, lifts its head to take a look at the research vessel. Beluga calves are dark in colour and turn white at seven to nine years of age. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

A beautiful and powerful cloud formation above the surfacing Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) foraging for small pink shrimp (Artemia salina) in saltwater lagoons in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

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

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

Pink Shrimp (Palaemon montagui), sitting on dead men's fingers soft coral clearly showing reddish pink markings on head, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea

Great frigate bird (Fregata minor) nesting and breeding site on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

Palmate Newt (Triturus helvetica), submerged in puddle while on the move, body in focus Argyll Scotland, UK

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.

Palmate Newt (Triturus helvetica) full length shot, Newt perched on rock in rain Argyll Scotland, UK

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

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.

Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing in fjord with snow capped mountains behind. Husavik, Iceland.

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.

HookerÃs Sea Lion (Phocarctos Hookeri) lying amongst tussock. Campbell Island, Subantarctic New Zealand .

Bridled guillemot (Uria aalge). The 'bridle' running back from the eye is simply a colour variation. Hebrides, Scotland

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) leaping 2 metres above the surface. (1 or 2 images) Moray Firth, Scotland Resolution Restriction: 3/4 page (A4 only).

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.

Snake Pipefish (Entelurus aequorus) in typical snake-like position with tail curled up, St Abbs, Scotland, UK North Sea

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) foraging for small pink shrimp (Artemia salina) in saltwater lagoons in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean.

A group of adult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) co-operatively "bubble-net" feeding in Snow Pass in Southeast Alaska, USA

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Endangered Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) in Whangarei Horbour, Northland, New Zealand, South Pacific Ocean.