Mont-Saint-Michel bay and Abbey, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manche department, Normandy region, France, Europe

Expedition ship The Bremen operating from Ushuaia, Argentina to the Antarctic Peninsula in Antarctica, Polar Regions

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

View of Kavala Fortress from the port, Kavala, Dimos Kavalas, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Gulf of Thasos, Gulf of Kavala, Greece, Europe

Mitchell River waterfalls via helicopter from Swift Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

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

Galapagos Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) Santa Cruz island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), endemic to Isla San Esteban, Baja California, Mexico, North America

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

Perito Moreno Glacier, UNESCO World Heritage Site, around El Calafate, Santa Cruz province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Aerial of the Fort of San Sebastian, Island of Mozambique, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mozambique, Africa

Galapagos Land Iguana (conolophus subcristatus), a large lizard species, that can grow up to five feet long and live 60 years, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Swords Valley, view with strange speared rocks, Cappadocia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Kicker Rock, a volcanic formation near the island of San Cristobal, a popular spot for snorkelling, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus), large lizard can can grow to five feet long and live for 60 years, South Plaza island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

All Saints Church in West Dean, the spire described by John Betjeman as unique in Sussex, Westdean, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris), just outside Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Wreck of a C-53 Skytrooper, which went down on February 26, 1942 in Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

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

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, on 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

River and unique architecture of Te Rewa Rewa Bridge in New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Porthor (Porth Oer) beach, where the sand whistles due to the unique shape of the grains, Llyn Peninsulal Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Su Tingiosu wild coast in Sardinia, drone aerial view, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

A hoodoo spire shaped like a Horse Head, in the valley below Blue Mesa of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Highland cattle in Huisinish (Hushinish), Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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

All Saints Church in West Dean, the spire described by John Betjeman as unique in Sussex, Westdean, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A dry waterfall on the west side of Hamilili Point, Hamilili being a Zuni word for petrified wood, next to a hoodoo on the south end of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Gjirokaster (Gjirokastra), Municipality of Southern Albania, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Albania, Europe

Views of the abandoned whaling station in Stromness Bay on South Georgia in the Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Slabs of brown sandstone on the summit of Crystal Mesa west of Hamilili Point in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

A rock table sculpted by the wind on Crystal Mesa west of Hamilili Point in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Goblin Garden west of Hamilili Point in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Goblin Garden west of Hamilili Point in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Gray clay flats below Anvil Hill west of Hamilili Point in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North 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

Islands of Rock in Hamilili Valley on the south end of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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

Footbridge at Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Aerial drone view of particular ice textures formed in the Svinafellsjokull glacier following global warming, Iceland, Polar Regions

East slopes of Haystack Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

A lone hoodoo rock on the edge of a ridge overlooking the Jim Camp Wash on the south end of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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

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

The unique 18th century Pulteney Bridge spanning the River Avon, in the heart of Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Porthor (Porth Oer) beach, where the sand whistles due to the unique shape of the grains, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A shallow cave carved out of a cliff wall below the Blue Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Beautiful view of some unique buildings in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America, North America

Man holding red crab, unique to Odisha, Astiranga, Odisha, Orissa, India, Asia

Red crabs, unique to Odisha, running on sandy beach, Astiranga, Odisha, Orissa, India, Asia

Ishak Pasha Palance, a unique Ottoman palace and mosque in Doğubeyazıt district, Ağrı province, eastern Turkey

Didieracae, unique to Madagascar, Allaudia at Berenty, Madagascar, Africa

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

Unique rock formation in the Organ Pipes National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, in sub-alpine forest in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, nord amerika

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, north america

Horseshoe bend, colorado river, glen canyon national recreation area, page, arizona, usa, north america

Two pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, below 1545m Cradle Mountain in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, below 1545m Cradle Mountain in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, north america

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Antelope canyon, sandstone slot canyon formed by wind and water, lower antelope canyon, page, arizona, usa

Aerial view of saltmarsh at low tide near Cadiz, Spain

Aerial view of saltmarsh at low tide near Cadiz, Spain

Rare albino loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) breathing, Center for sea turtle protection, TAMAR project, Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil, South 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

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Note the trail on the surface of the water made by its tail.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean.

Hourglass Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger) rare unusual image, adult Male porpoising. Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO: Males of this species can be identified by the huge hooked dorsal fin and post-anal keel, both of which are visible on this animal.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: blue water, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

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

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

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

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

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

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean.

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