Microbats constitute the suborder Microchiroptera, found in a sandstone crevice on Bigge Island, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Microbats constitute the suborder Microchiroptera, found in a sandstone crevice on Bigge Island, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult Patagonian crested ducks (Lophonetta specularioides specularioides) feeding at low tide on Carcass Island, Falkland Islands

Adult Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) atriceps) exhibiting intense breeding plumage, New Island, Falkland Islands

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) breeding colony on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands

Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding and molting site in Estancia San Lorenzo, Argentina

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) adult surfacing near Puerto Pyramides, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) adult surfacing near Puerto Pyramides, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) mother and calf being harassed by kelp gull, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding and molting site in Estancia San Lorenzo, Argentina

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding and molting site in Estancia San Lorenzo, Argentina

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) mother and calf being harassed by kelp gull, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) adult surfacing near Puerto Pyramides, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Neotropic cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) (Phalacrocorax olivaceus) (Nannopterum brasilianum), Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru, South America

A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea.

Anhinga (anhinga anhinga) perching on branch by Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru, South America

Green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris), France, Europe

Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) on ice near Alexander Island in Franz Josef Land, Russia, Arctic Ocean, Eurasia

Lizard, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Brunnich's guillemot (Uria lomvia) breeding and nesting site at Cape Fanshawe in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Adult bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) hauled out on the beach in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Adult bull walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) hauled out on the beach in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Lava lizard (Microlophus spp) in the Galapagos Islands Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult great blue heron (Ardea herodias cognata) feeding on green sea turtle hatchlings, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Floss silk tree (Ceiba speciosa), Botanical Garden on El Nabatat Island (Kitchener's Island), Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Adult Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) hauled out on Gardner Beach, Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) snake, coming ashore at night on the Volivoli Resort grounds on Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific, Pacific

Burchell's coucal (Centropus burchellii), Zimanga Game Reserve. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

African openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus), Zimanga Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta) carrying nesting material, Zimanga Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Colony of Peruvian Pelicans (Pelecanus thagus), Ballestas Islands, Paracas, Peru, South America

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) breeding colony at Brown Bluff on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

First year Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) chicks at breeding colony at Brown Bluff, Antarctica, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony, and seals, South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (okum boys) on South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Northern giant petrels (Macronectes halli) fighting over the scavenging rights to a dead elephant seal pup at Royal Harbor, South Georgia

Female southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) with newborn pup as skuas (Catharacta antarctica) fight for the afterbirth, South Georgia

Skuas (Catharacta antarctica) and female southern elephant seal with newborn pup near abandoned whaling station, Stromness Bay, South Georgia

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) breeding colony at Cooper Bay, South Georgia

Crayfish in grassland near Beaumont, Texas, United States of America

Wood stork (Mycteria americana) big wading bird of the south Americas, scavenging on black sand turtle beach, Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Sunrise on king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at nesting and breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult Nazca booby (Sula grantii) pair in courtship in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), surfacing in Stanley Harbor in the Falkland Islands, South America

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

A long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis), surfacing off Gorda Banks, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Killer whale female (Orcinus orca), surfacing off Isla San Lorenzo, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

An adult female green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), coming ashore to nest on Isla Espiritu Santo, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Topi (left) watched by a Kongoni (Coke's Hartebeest) which is a sub-species of the Red Hartebeest, Serengeti, Tanzania

Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

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.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air leaving a water trail behind it, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

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, note the trail on the surface of the water made by its tail, South Atlantic Ocean.

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.

Zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) Adult animal displaying colo Gangga Island North Sulawesi Indonesia Pacific Ocean. More info: Like all lionfish this species has toxins associated with its dorsal and pectoral

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Juvenile animal swimming near spring. Crystal River, Florida, USA. More info: This is a subspecies of West Indian manatee and listed as an endangered species by the IUCN.

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Juvenile animal swimming about coral reef. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. More info: This species incorporates tetrodotoxin within its tissues.

Radiant sea urchins, Astropyga radiata. This species' venom-tipped spines can inflict painful wounds. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

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.

Striped catfish, Plotosus lineatus. This species is often found in tight schools feeding on tiny prey in the sand and rubble. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Wunderpus octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus. This rare species of octopus is sometimes found in sandy burrows on shallow slopes in the Coral Triangle. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacfic Ocean.

Solar-powered nudibranch, Phyllodesmium longicirrum. This species incorporates photosynthetic zooxanthellae in its cerata along its back. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Shortfin lionfish, Dendrochirus brachypterus. This species actively feeds at night. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Crown-of-Thorns seastar (Acanthaster planci) Adult animal working its way across sand towards a coral reef. Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Pacific Ocean. More info: This species feeds on coral as an adult and, in the right circumstances, be devestating to large reef areas.

Unidentified frogfish species, Antennarius sp. Frogfish are ambush predators that use extremely effective camouflage. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Adult animal swimming above a coral reef plateau. Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean. More info: This species is listed as endangered by the IUCN.

Thorny seahorse, Hippocampus hystrix. Variable in color, this species is often found in sandy, rubble bottoms clinging to sponges or bits of coral. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. 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.

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.

Needle Fish Species (scientific name unknown) unusual, leaping to avoid a predator, note the trail on the surface of the water made by its tail. Maldives, Indian Ocean.

Broadclub cuttlefish, Sepia latimanus. This cephalopod species is highly adept at both color and texture change. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

A young Indian girl opens her door to a visiting goat in a jumper and ribbon. In Agra India. In developing countries people often live cheek by jowl with other species. The back streets of Agra are teaming with cows, pigs,goats kites etc.

Captive adult Chimpanzees Pan troglodytes verus Standing in La Vallee Des Singes, Poitou - Charentes France. More info: Status, endangered. This rare sub species of chimp came from a breeding centre in Holland. They were originally rescued from a laboratory when the Netherlands at last made it illegal to experiment on primates.

Captive adult Chimpanzees Pan troglodytes verus in La Vallee Des Singes, Poitou - Charentes France. More info: Status, endangered. This rare sub species of chimp came from a breeding centre in Holland. They were originally rescued from a laboratory when the Netherlands at last made it illegal to experiment on primates.

Unidentified octocoral species polyps. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Lava lizard (Microlophus spp) in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Many of the islands within the Galapagos Island Archipeligo have their own endemic species.

Golden sweepers, Parapriacanthus ransonneti. This species is often found in thick schools in dark reef recesses. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Janolus nudibranch, undescribed species. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Trout species (currently unidentified) in holding tank

Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus. Highly variable in color, this species often grows scab-like patches on its body for camouflage. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Ribbon eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita, male. This species is a protandrous hermaphrodite changing from male to female and found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Trout species (currently unidentified) in holding tank

Adult Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador. This raptor species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Pacific Ocean.

Young Galapagos hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador. MORE INFO This raptor species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands.

Flying Fish Species in mid-air, off Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean.

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

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) Adult animal surfacing to breathe. Crystal River, Florida, USA. More info: This is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee and has been listed as an endangered species by the IUCN.