Unique architecture of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, San Cristobal island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Unique architecture of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Unique architecture of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Artificial flamingos arranged near the wooden bridge connecting to the Byzantine Zvernec Monastery on Zvernec Island within the Narta Lagoon, on the Adriatic Sea, North of Vlora, Albania, Europe

Opuntia (Prickly Pear) cacti on South Plaza island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Small tree trunks make a unique setting at sunset on Fryers Beach, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Silverswords, a plant unique to Hawaii which flowers once then dies, growing in vast crater of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass in Holmabukta off the northwest side of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot The Wello Penguin

Adult Southern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) in the Falkland Islands. This is the smallest yellow-crested, black-and-white penguin in the genus Eudyptes. It reaches a length of 45-58 cm (18-23 in) and typically weighs 2-3.4 kg (4.4-7.5 lb), although there are records of exceptionally large rockhoppers weighing 5 kg (11 lbs). Their common name refers to the fact that unlike many other penguins which negotiate obstacles by sliding on their bellies or by awkward climbing using their flipper-like wings as aid, Rockhoppers will try to jump over boulders and across cracks. This behavior is by no means unique to this species however - at least the other "crested" penguins of the genus Eudyptes hop around rocks too. Southern Rockhopper Penguins have a global population of roughly 1 million pairs, perhaps a bit more. About two-thirds of the global population belongs to E. c. chrysocome which breeds on the Falkland Islands and on islands off Argentina and southern Chile. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as Vulnerable species by the IUCN.

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding on fish at the Puerto Ayora fish market on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

A postbox on Lundy Island, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) with a lava lizard on top of its head in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) with a lava lizard on top of its head in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Tristan Albatross (Diomedea exulans dabbenena) Juvenile. Endangered. Rare unusual image. Off Gough Island, South Atlantic Ocean.

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass in Holmabukta off the northwest side of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcass in Holmabukta off the northwest side of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

A rare sighting of an adult blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sub-surface, Spitsbergen, Norway

Tristan Albatross (Diomedea exulans dabbenena) Juvenile. Endangered. Rare unusual image. Off Gough Island, South Atlantic Ocean.

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

A rare sighting of an adult blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) sub-surface, Spitsbergen, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

A diver swims between a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) and her cub in the waters of the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Fiji islands boat experience. Excitor is the fastest boat of its size and kind in Fiji and definitely not to be missed whilst visiting Fiji! Offering unique high-speed tours and transfers around Port Denarau and the Mamanuca Islands.

Fiji islands boat experience. Excitor is the fastest boat of its size and kind in Fiji and definitely not to be missed whilst visiting Fiji! Offering unique high-speed tours and transfers around Port Denarau and the Mamanuca Islands.

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

Seventy Island, Palau

Performance of the song "Sally Woo" on stage of the Simon Cabaret, a famous Transvestite Cabaret, Patong Beach, Ao Patong, Hat Patong, Phuket, Thailand

The island of Ua Pou with its unique rock spires, French Polynesia

Views from the 50th floor of the Aura Skypool, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

The island of Ua Pou with its unique rock spires, French Polynesia

Sunrise at island of Ua Pou with its unique rock spires, French Polynesia

Roof terrace, Dedon, furniture, natural stone floor, hemisphere, rain forrest, unique, Jade Mountain luxury hotel, Saint Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, Caribbean Sea

Individual letter boxes lining the access road to a new settlement, Arthurs Point, South Island, New Zealand

Wine barrels in Museum of Wine in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Wine barrels in Museum of Wine in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Wine barrels in Stratvs Wine Cellar in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Wine bottles in Museum of Wine in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Wine growing in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, La Geria, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Wine barrels in Museum of Wine in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Stratvs Wine Cellar in La Geria, where wine is grown in full volcanic ash, a production that is unique in the world, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

The islands of St Kilda archipelago in Scotland. Island of Hirta. Soay sheep a traditional and old breed of sheep unique to St. Kilda, now feral. It is one of the few places worldwide to hold joint UNESCO world heritage status for its natural and cultural qualities. Europe, Scotland, St. Kilda, July

Guitar player upside down on stage, Villa Escudero, Manila, Luzon Island, Philippines

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

A corregated sculpture of a grasshopper perches on the roof of a horticulture supply store in Tirau, New Zealand on the north island. The small agricultural town of 800 has several such unique buildings including the Big Sheep Wool Gallery shaped like a sheep and the neighboring Big Dog Information Center in the form of a dog.

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

Buffalo race. Bali island. Indonesia. ?Makepung? in the Balinese language means buffalo racing. This unique spectacle is practiced by farmers from the North Western Jembrana region of Bali.

The Cribstone Bridge between Orr's and Bailey Island in Harpswell, Maine was first open to traffic in September 1928. It was built from stacked granite blocks and is still in use today.

Close-up of a beautiful Passion Fruit flower in pink and yellow, Kilauea, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America

Glass floor in a room of bora bora nui resort and spa, Bora bora island society islands french polynesia south pacific

Snorkeler under the glass floor in a room of bora bora nui resort and spa, Bora bora island society islands french polynesia south pacific

Silversword Plant (Argyroxiphium Sandwicense) At Sunset, Maui, Hawaii, United States Of America

Sunset at reenard point looking across to valentia island, Cahersiveen, iveragh peninsula, county kerry, ireland

Schloss Ort, Traunsee Lake, Gmunden, Salzkammergut, Austria

Strange basalt rock formations on Heimaey, the largest of the Westman Islands, Iceland

Canyonlands National Park, Utah, United States Of America; The Canyons Carved By The Green River

Micronesia, Palau, Rock Islands, Aerial of Rock Islands and lagoon.

Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, East Rift Zone, Close-up of patterns in pahoehoe lava.

Mouth detail of a colorful and healthy mushroom coral (Fungia fungites) that is growing on a tropical coral reef. Mushroom coral is unique in the coral world, in that it does not attach itself to the bottom, Philippines

This larval stage of a long arm octopus, Octopus sp. is no more that five inches across (as pictured) and was photographed at night in midwater several miles off the Kona Coast during a blackwater dive, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea area, Expanse of pahoehoe lava.

California, Catalina Island, A female sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) pictured in front of a gorgonian fan in a forest of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera).

California, El Mirage, Tree snag and cracked mud in dry lake bed.

Micronesia, Pohnpei, Over/under view of hard coral reef and Ant Atoll.

Hawaii, Big Island, Closeup of hapu'u fern (tree fern) tip.

Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda, The Baths, The Crawl, Woman doing yoga in sea cave.

Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, Snowy Crater Lake and Wizard Island.

Micronesia, Palau, Rock Islands, Mushroom-shaped island surrounded blue ocean.

Ecuador, Galapagos Archipelago, Santa Cruz Island, Young boy photographing Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus).

Oregon, Crater Lake National Park, Snowy Crater Lake and Wizard Island.

Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Colorful wooden chairs against purple wall of storefront.

Galapagos, Orange sunrise over Kicker Rock.

Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Colorful wooden chairs and artwork on storefront.