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Vibrant purple geranium flower with delicate petals against a blurred green foliage background at Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wild flower on the red rocks at Cala Brandinchi, San Teodoro, Olbia Tempio province, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

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

Willowherb (fireweed) on the Saint-Lawrence River bank, Cote-Nord region, Quebec province, Canada, North America

Wild yellow flowers on the beach of Punta Don Diego, Porto Taverna, Loiri Porto San Paolo, Olbia Tempio province, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Cactus cover a small islet in Bahia las Animas at sunrise, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Aerial view of ladscape near the Katholikon Monastery, Katholikon Gorge, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

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

Vibrant pink periwinkle flowers with lush green foliage background at Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blooming flowers in front of the columns of a ruined structure at the Pre-Aksumite settlement of Qohaito (Koloe), Eritrea, Africa

Male small red damselfly (Ceriagrion tenellum) infested with mites perched on a sedge stem, Creech Heath, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hoverfly (Volucella bombylans var. plumata) visiting a greater knapweed flower (Centaurea scabiosa) in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Farmhouse in fields of grass and wild flowers, Gasadalur, Vagar island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Wild flowers on green hills of Kollafjorour, Torshavn Municipality, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Wild flowers on the shore of Lago Bianco, Gavia Pass, Valfurva, Valtellina, province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Wild flowers with Tavolara Island in the background, Loiri Porto San Paolo, Olbia Tempio province, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Male blue-tailed damselfly (Ischnura elegans) resting on a bracken frond, Studland Heath, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wild native flower flora and limestone pavement glaciated karst landscape in The Burren, County Clare, West of Ireland

Native seaside Thrift sea pink flower plant Armeria maritima - Plumbaginaceae in Kilkee, County Clare, West of Ireland

Native seaside Thrift sea pink flower plant Armeria maritima - Plumbaginaceae in Kilkee, County Clare, West of Ireland

Parasite fly or Tachinid fly (Cylindromyia bicolor) feeding on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) umbel flowers, Corsica, France. MORE INFO: Parasite fly or Tachinid fly family Tachinidae, plant family Apiaceae.

Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) sun basking on grass stem in limestone meadow, Wiltshire, UK. MORE INFO: Butterfly family Lycaenidae.

Galapagos white-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamensis galapagensis) feeding near giant tortoise in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

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

Captive Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) with photographer at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult Peale's Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis) bow-riding Zodiacs on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

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

Wild Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) feeding on fallen passion fruit on the upslope grasslands of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult Great Blue Heron (Andea herodias) among the mangrove roots in Magdalena Bay, Isla Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Mother and baby Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli). Young Zebra is inquisitive but stays close to mother. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa

Three Plains Zebra grazing in the tall grass in Kagera National Park, Rwanda. Standing parallel to each other. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa

Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, looking away. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

One of the older female Gorillas of the Band, is very relaxed in the rainforrest undergrowth of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and finds time to have a sleep. . Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

A herd of Zebra grazing on the Kagera National Park Savanna. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa

Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

Mother and baby Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli), stands alert, ears forward looking for danger. Young Zebra stays close to mother. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa

Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, distracted by something in the forrests of the Volcanoes National park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

Lying down, arms open, the oldest female in the band of Gorillas (one of the Gorillas alive when Dian Fossey was around) is content and comfortable even with the intrusion of humans into her proximity. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

The leader of the Band of Gorilla's the silverback is with the oldest femail of the group, relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa

Wild Adult Male Orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

White backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) wild adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. India.

Wild Adult Male and Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water. Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.

Wild Adult Male Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Wild Adult Female and Baby Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

The young caterpillars once hatched make silk compounds within which they start their growing process which takes about two weeks. The silk enclosure helps to protect them against potential predators. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

Painted lady caterpillar shortly before changing to chrysalis. It hangs itself upside down in this hooked position for around 24 hours. It continues to move throughout the 24 hours in gentle changes of position. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

As the time to change gets nearer, the caterpillar begins to move more and more, sometimes shaking vigorously. The skin begins to split and the caterpillar sheds its skin in a concertina motion. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

Jourdan's turban (turbo jourdani) large gastropod shell, reddish-brown, Rottnest Island reef, wild, day, marine protected area, free-diving off, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: Marine plant common kelp, a dominant feature of the underwater landscape. Protected areas are covered in lush growth of diverse algae, also red algea are here.

Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.

Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.