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01218058
Common carder bumble bee (Bombus pascuorum / agrorum) feeding from flower, Germany

01218057
Buff-tailed bumble bee (Bombus terrestris) feeding from flower, Germany

01218056
Lime hawkmoth (Mimas tiliae) Germany

01218055
Common house flies (Musca domestica) mating pair, Germany

01218054
Snout Fly / Hoverfly (Rhingia campestris) in flower, Germany

01218053
Cross orbweaver / Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) in web wrapping prey with thread, Germany

01218052
Cross orbweaver / Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) in web with prey wrapped in thread, Germany

01218051
Cross orbweaver / Garden spider (Araneus diadematus) in web with prey, Germany

01218050
Caterpillar larva of Angle shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) Germany

01218049
Caterpillar larvae of Large cabbage-white butterfly(Pieris brassicae) Germany

01218048
Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) males, head portrait

01218047
Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) male

01218046
Caterpillar larva of Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)

01218045
Red mason bee (Osmia rufa) pair mating

01218044
Muscid flies (Graphomyia maculata) Germany

01218043
Common spiny digger wasp (Oxybelus argentatus) Germany

01218042
Shieldbug (Graphosoma lineatum) Germany

01218041
Multicolored asian ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) in flight, Germany

01218040
Greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) Germany

01218039
Common Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) in compost, Germany

01218038
Andromeda lace bug (Stephanitis takeyai)

01218037
Horse Fly (Tabanus bovinus) face portrait, Germany

01218036
Fly (Sicus ferruggineus) on lfowers, Germany

01218035
Ichneumon wasp (Aphidius colemani) Germany

01218034
Perly Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla) feeding on aphids, Germany

01218033
Perly Green Lacewing (Chrysopa perla) Germany

01218032
Caterpillar larva of Ruby tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) Germany

01218031
Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) recently emerged from chrysalis, Germany

01218030
Caterpillar larva of Small elephant hawkmoth(Deilephila porcellus) feeding on leaf, Germany

01218029
Tarantula spider (Chilobrachys huahini) in web, Asia

01218028
Bittersweet / Woody nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) bud, flower and berries in stages of maturity, Germany

01218027
Common cockchafer / Maybug (Melolontha melolontha) in flight, Germany

01218026
Common cockchafer / Maybug (Melolontha melolontha) larva / grub, Germany

01218025
Multicolored asian ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) in flight, Germany

01218024
Multicolored asian ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) two larvae on plant stem, Germany

01218023
Multicolored asian ladybirds (Harmonia axyridis) Germany

01218022
Multicolored asian ladybirds (Harmonia axyridis) two pairs mating showing colour and spot pattern variation, Germany

01218021
Thistle longhorn beetle (Agapanthia / Agapanthes villosoviridescens) in flight, Germany

01218020
European red-bellied clerid / Ant beetle (Thanasimus formicarius) on flower, Germany

01218019
Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on flower, Germany

01217932
Trimaran heeling on the first day of Audi Seacart 30 Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217931
Trimaran heeling on the first day of Audi Seacart 30 Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217930
"Vorsprung.se" (SWE 1) heeling on the first day of Audi Seacart 30 Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217929
"Vorsprung.se" (SWE 1) heeling on the first day of Audi Seacart 30 Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217928
John Back on "Vorsprung.se" (SWE 1) rounding the mark on the first day of Audi Seacart 30 Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217927
Audi Seacart 30 trimaran during the Seacart Race Week 2008, Sandhamn, Sweden.

01217926
Two men sailing a traditional jaktkajak (hunting kayak) in the outer skerries of the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217925
Two men sailing a traditional jaktkajak (hunting kayak) in the outer skerries of the Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217924
Sailing and rowing a jaktkajak (hunting kayak) in the outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217923
Tarnskar at dusk. Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217922
Reflections in tiny harbour at Huvudskar, outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217921
Reflections in tiny harbour at Huvudskar, outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217920
Tiny harbour in Huvudskar, outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217919
Upturned boats at a tiny harbour in Huvudskar, outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217918
Upturned boats at a tiny harbour in Huvudskar, outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217917
Daffodils (Narcissus genus) at Huvudskar in the outer skerries of Stockholm archipelago, Sweden.

01217916
Ericsson Team Navigator, Jules Salter (GBR), at weather briefing in Ericsson pavilion, Qingdao, China. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217915
"Ericsson International" watch captain, Stu Bannatyne (NZL), taking down the spinnaker. Ericsson International won the in-port race in Qingdao, China, part of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217914
Crew at work aboard "Ericsson International". They won this in-port race in Qingdao, China, part of the Volvo Ocean Race, 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217913
Horatio Carabelli (BRA) grinding on "Ericsson International". Ericsson International won this in-port race in Qingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race, 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217912
Torben Grael (BRA) skipper of "Ericsson International", steering ahead of "Green Dragon". Ericsson International won this in-port race in Qingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race, 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217911
Torben Grael (BRA) skipper of "Ericsson International", steering ahead of "Green Dragon". Ericsson International won this in-port race in Qingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race, 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217910
Ericsson International team after winning the in-port race in Qingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217909
Torben Grael (BRA), skipper of Ericsson International, during the In-port race (which they won) in Qingdao, China. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217908
"Ericsson International" takes the third place on leg 4 to Qingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217907
Reflections of "Ericsson International" in Quingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217906
"Ericsson International" heading out for the In-port race in Quingdao, China. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217905
In-port race in Quingdao, China, cancelled due to windless conditions and too much fog. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217904
Shorecrew waits for E4 at the dock, as "Ericsson 3" motors out of the harbour. The Volvo Ocean Race in-port race was cancelled due to lack of wind and too much fog. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217903
Ms Yin Jian Ð, Olympic windsurfer gold medallist, aboard "Ericsson International" for an in-port race of the Volvo Ocean Race, which was cancelled due to fog. Qingdao, China. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217902
Supporter aboard "Ericsson 3" at the dock before the start of Leg 2 of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race from Cape Town, South Africa. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217901
Sailchange on "Ericsson 3", leaving Cape Town, South Africa, at the start of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217900
"Ericsson 4" leaving Table Bay, South Africa, at the start of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217899
"Team Russia" crossing infront of "Ericsson 3" at the start of Leg 2 of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race from Cape Town, South Africa. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217898
Table mountain is the backdrop of the the start of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race from Cape Town, South Africa. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217897
"Ericsson 4" leaving Table Bay, South Africa, at the start of Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217896
"Ericsson 4" skipper Torben Grael (BRA) at the Prize giving for leg 1 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. Cape Town, South Africa. ^^^E4 beat the 24 hr run record and came first in leg 1. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217895
Ericsson being launched for the 2nd leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Cape Town, South Africa. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217894
"Ericsson 3" skipper Anders Lewander (SWE) and crew Anders Dahlsjš (SWE) preparing E3 for leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, from Cape Town, South Africa. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217893
Watchcaptain Magnus Olsson (SWE) and Skipper Anders Lewander (SWE) waving goodbye as "Ericsson 3" leaves Cochin for the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217892
Start of leg 3 of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race from Cochin, India. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217891
Start of leg 3 of the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race from Cochin, India. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217890
Torben Grael (BRA) skipper of "Ericsson 4" at the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 from Cochin, India. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217889
"Ericsson 3" at the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 from Cochin, India. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217888
Volvo Open 70 "Ericsson 4" moored by the dock in Cochin, India, the night before the start of leg 3 of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. Seaweed is floating by with the current. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217887
Johan Salen of "Ericsson" Team in Cochin, India. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217886
Torben Grael (BRA), skipper of "Ericsson 4", in Cochin, India for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217885
Anders Lewander (SWE) skipper of "Ericsson 3", in Cochin, India, for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217884
Stu Bannatyne (NZL), Watchcaptain on "Ericsson 4", in Cochin, India. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217883
Phil Jameson (NZL), bowman on "Ericsson 4", in the rig working with the headboard car during training in Cochin, India. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217882
"Ericsson 4" team, from left: Joca Signorini (BRA), Dave Endean (NZL), Tony Mutter (NZL) and Horacio Carabelli (BRA) in Cochin, India, for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217881
Local fishing boats in Cochin, India. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217880
Eyvind Melleby (NOR) grinding on "Ericsson 3", in Cochin, India. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217879
Life saving ring on the pontoon in Cochin, India, with the Ericsson Team behind. Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217878
Anders Lewander, (SWE) Skipper of "Ericsson 3". Alicante, Spain, October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217877
Ericsson Team Doctor, Antonio Zoido Alvarez, showing the onboard medical kit. Alicante, October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217876
Jens Dolmer, "Ericsson 3" Nordic crew, with his daughter in Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217875
Ericsson Team shorecrew maintaining "Ericsson 4" at sunset. Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217874
Volvo Ocean Race Organisation RIBs at the Pro- AM Race in Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217873
Cameraman filming "Ericsson 3" in the Pro-AM Race of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09 in Alicante, Spain. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217872
Prince Carl Philip onboard "Erisson 3" in The Volvo Ocean Race in-port race in Alicante, Spain. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217871
The Volvo Ocean Race in-port race in Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217870
"Ericsson 3" during the Volvo Ocean Race in-port race in Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217869
"Ericsson 3" during the Volvo Ocean Race in-port race in Alicante, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217868
"Ericsson 4" crew Horacio Carabelli and Joao Signorini at the dock before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Alicante, Spain. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217867
Start of the 10th Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Alicante, Spain. "Ericsson 4" leading the race out of the Mediterranean, with "Ericsson 3" in the background. October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

01217866
Start of the 10th Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Alicante, Spain. "Ericsson 4" leading the race out of the Mediterranean. October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

01217865
Start of the 10th Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Alicante, Spain. "Ericsson 4" leading the race out of the Mediterranean. October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

01217864
Start of the 10th Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 in Alicante, Spain. "Ericsson 4" leading the race out of the Mediterranean. October 2008. For EDITORIAL use only. ^^^Spanning some 37,000 nautical miles, visiting 11 ports over nine months, the Volvo Ocean Race is the world's premier ocean yacht race for professional racing crews.

01217863
Magnus Olsson, watchcaptain on "Ericsson 3". Lanzarotte, Spain. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217862
Onboard media crew member (OMC) Guy Salter (GBR) in the rig of Volvo Open 70 "Ericsson 4" traning in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217861
Onboard media crew member (OMC) Guy Salter (GBR) on the bow of Volvo Open 70 "Ericsson 4" during traning in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217860
Onboard media crew member (OMC) Guy Salter (GBR) on the bow of Volvo Open 70 "Ericsson 4" during traning in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217859
Volvo Open 70 "Ericsson 4" traning in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217858
"Victory Challenge" training in Valencia, Spain, for the Louis Vuitton Cup and the 32nd Americas Cup. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217857
"Victory Challenge" training in Valencia, Spain, for the Louis Vuitton Cup and the 32nd Americas Cup. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217856
Stu bannatyne (NZL), watchcaptain onboard "Ericsson 3". Ericsson Team training in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217855
Magnus Olsson (SWE) watchcaptain onboard "Ericsson 3" during training for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. Lanzarote, Spain. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217854
Joao "Joca" Signorinil (BRA), helmsman of "Ericsson 4". Ericsson Team in Lanzarote, Spain 2008. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217853
Shorecrew cleaning the bottom of VO70 "Ericsson 2". Lanzarote, Spain. 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217852
Shorecrew cleaning the bottom of VO70 "Ericsson 2". Lanzarote, Spain. 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217851
Shorecrew cleaning the bottom of VO70 "Ericsson 2". Lanzarote, Spain. 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217850
Ericsson Team, 70s "Ericsson 2" and "Ericsson 3", training off Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217849
Ericsson Team lined up for a photograph in Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217848
Ericsson Team, 70s "Ericsson 2" and "Ericsson 3", training off Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217847
Ericsson Team, 70s "Ericsson 2" and "Ericsson 3", training off Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217846
Ericsson Team, 70s "Ericsson 2" and "Ericsson 3", training off Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217845
Ericsson Team, 70s "Ericsson 2" and "Ericsson 3", training off Lanzarote, Spain for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. For EDITORIAL use only.

01217844
Close up of the feet of a large caterpillar showing claws. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217843
Close up of feet of a large caterpillar showing claws. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217842
Close-up of a head of a caterpillar with the eggs of a parasite attached to it. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217841
Close-up of a head of a caterpillar with the eggs of a parasite attached to it. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217840
Close-up of feet of a large caterpillar. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217839
A pinned moth with a live caterpillar of the same species on its host plant leaf. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217838
A leaf-rolling type caterpillar using its silk to roll a leaf for shelter. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217837
A leaf-rolling type caterpillar using its silk to roll a leaf for shelter. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217836
A leaf-rolling type caterpillar using its silk to roll a leaf for shelter. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217835
Entomologist, Vojtech Novotny, examining moth specimens in the reference collection at the field laboratory at Mu Village, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217834
Forested mountain above Mu village, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217833
Villager collecting giant Longhorn beetle larva to eat (after cooking). Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217832
A researcher (local parataxonomist) hunting for caterpillars in the rainforest. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217831
Botanist, George Weiblen, examining a (Ficus sp) plant in the rainforest. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217830
Close up of Caterpillar feet. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217829
A researcher (local parataxonomist) examining a caterpillar in the rainforest. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217828
Rainforest at approx. 2100m elevation. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217827
Researcher, Martin Mogia (co-PI on CRE grant), hunting for caterpillars in the rainforest. Mu Village vicinity, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217826
Detail of a box of moth specimens collected in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217825
Detail of a box of moth specimens collected in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217824
Leaf miner moth traces on a leaf in the forest near Ohu village, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217823
Ohu Bush Laboratory patataxonomist checking Longhorn beetle rearing cages. Ohu Village, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. 2005

01217822
Traces in leaves left by larvae of leaf miner moths. Ohu Village, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217821
Soft winged flower beetle (Choresine sp) which is the source of batrachotoxin found in the poisonous Pitohui and Ifrita birds in New Guinea. Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217820
Soft winged flower beetle (Choresine sp) which is the source of batrachotoxin found in the poisonous Pitohui and Ifrita birds in New Guinea. Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217819
Dragonfly perched on a stem in the Karawari River vicinity, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217818
Dragonfly perched on a stem in the Karawari River vicinity, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.

01217817
Lookdown fish (Selene vomer), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217816
Lookdown fish (Selene vomer), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217815
Lookdown fish (Selene vomer), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217814
Lookdown fish (Selene vomer), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217813
Shoal of margate grunt / gray grunt / red-mouthed grunt / white margate (Haemulon album), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217812
Margate grunt / gray grunt / red-mouthed grunt / white margate (Haemulon album), captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217811
Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) from below, captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217810
Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) fish, captive. Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas.

01217809
Government buildings. Bay Street, downtown Nassau, Bahamas.

01217808
Queen conch (Strombus gigas) shells piled up for sale at Montague ramp, Nassau, Bahamas.

01217807
Poison wood plant (Metopium toxiferum) in the pinelands of Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217806
Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea var. bahamensis) forest with Thatch palms (Thrinax radiata) on Andros Island, Central Andros National Park, Bahamas.

01217805
Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea var. bahamensis) forest with Thatch palms (Thrinax radiata) on Andros Island, Central Andros National Park, Bahamas.

01217804
Underwater view of Red mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) roots with algae growing on roots with juvenile Snappers sheltering among roots. Stafford Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217803
Underwater view of Red mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) roots with algae growing on roots with juvenile Snappers sheltering among roots. Stafford Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217802
Underwater view of Red mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) roots with algae growing on roots. Stafford Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217801
Underwater view of Red mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) roots with algae growing on roots. Stafford Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217800
Split-level view of Red mangrove trees (Rhizophora sp) showing roots below with algae growing on them. Stafford Creek, Andros Island, Bahamas.

01217799
Soft coral with Brain corals. Andros Barrier Reef, Bahamas.

01217798
Sea fans and hard coral. Andros Barrier Reef, Bahamas.

01217797
Corals growing within an opening in a massive coral. Andros Barrier Reef, Bahamas.

01217796
Northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) standing on aquatic vegetation. San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217795
Northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) walking on leaves of aquatic plants. San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217794
Northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) standing on aquatic vegetation. San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217793
Northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) feeding, standing on aquatic vegetation. San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217792
Green / Common iguana (Iguana iguana). San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217791
Close up of skin of Green / Common iguana (Iguana iguana). San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217790
Close up of skin of Green / Common iguana (Iguana iguana) San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217789
Green / Common iguana (Iguana iguana). San Jose, Costa Rica.

01217788
Close-up of a damselfly. Ciebo District of Braulio Carrillo National Park, Costa Rica.

01217787
Aerial view of rooftops of basic housing and railway, San Jose, Cartago, Costa Rica.

01217786
Aerial view near the mouth of the Rio Grand de Terraba on the Pacific coast, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217785
Aerial view of mangrove forest and wetlands in the delta of the Rio Sierpe, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217784
Aerial view of Golfito Bay with mangrove forest, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217783
Common tody flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum) perching on a branch. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217782
Social flycatcher (Myiozetetes similis) at nest. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217781
Water lily flower. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217780
Flowering water lilies. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217779
Flowering water lilies. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217778
Rainforest tree with large buttress roots. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217777
Rainforest tree with large buttress roots. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217776
Bromeliad epiphyte growing in rainforest. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217775
Rainforest stream lined with vegetation. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217774
Palm leaves (Palmae) in the rainforest. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217773
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) on Heliconia plant. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217772
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) on Heliconia plant. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217771
Crane fly (Tipulidae) ovipositing in the water in a Heliconia flower. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217770
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) on Heliconia plant. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217769
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas). Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217768
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) on Heliconia plant. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217767
Green climbing toad (Bufo coniferus) Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217766
Stink bug (Hemiptera) on Heliconia flower. Piedras Blancas National Park, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica.

01217765
Aerial view of rainforest canopy, near Palmar Norte, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217764
Grey teak (Tectona grandis) plantation in Palmar Norte, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217763
'Nature Air' aircraft flying over rainforest. This airline is carbon neutral, offsetting their carbon use by buying rain forest in the Osa Peninsula. Golfito, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

01217762
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) from above, lying on rocks, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217761
Lava boulders on a beach. Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands. Nov 2007.

01217760
Aerial view of Palo santo trees (Bursera graveolens) growing on the slopes of a volcano at Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands. Nov 2007.

01217759
Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wallebaeki) scratching its face with its tail, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217758
Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wallebaeki), Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217757
Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wallebaeki), Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217756
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) standing in shallow water, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217755
A Galapagos sealion (Zolophus californianus wollebecki) female and pup. Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands. Nov 2007.

01217754
Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wallebaeki) female and pup lying on the shore. Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217753
Spines along the back of a marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217752
Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) fishing from the shore, endemic to the Galapagos, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217751
Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) eating a fish on the shore, endemic to the Galapagos, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217750
Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) standing on the shore, endemic to the Galapagos, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217749
Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) on the shore, endemic to the Galapagos, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217748
Lava heron (Butorides sundevalli) on the shore, endemic to the Galapagos, Puerto Egas, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217747
Santiago Island from Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands. Nov 2007.

01217746
Lava cone on Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Nov 2007.

01217745
Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) standing on the shore, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217744
Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) standing on the shore, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217743
Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) feeding on a bush, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217742
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) with open beak, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217741
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217740
American oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on the shore, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217739
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on the shore, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217738
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) feeding on the shore, Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217737
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217736
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217735
Galapagos yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola), Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217734
Candelabra cacti (Jasminocercus thouarsii), Sombrero Chino, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217733
Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.), Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217732
Cactus ground finch (Geospiza scandens), Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217731
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217730
Galapagos carpenter bee (Xylocopa darwini) feeding from flower of giant Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.). Endemic to Galapagos. Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217729
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217728
Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.). Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217727
Giant prickly pear cacti (Opuntia sp.). Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217726
Giant prickly pear cacti (Opuntia sp.). Cerro Dragon, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217725
Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) adult male. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217724
Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) adult male flying. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217723
Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) female flying, seen from below. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217722
White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamaensis) preening, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217721
White-cheeked pintail (Anas bahamaensis), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217720
Close up of leg of Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217719
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217718
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) in the dirt, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217717
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217716
Pit crater known locally as Los Gemelos (The Twins), highlands of Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217715
Woodpecker finch (Camarhynchus pallidus) in a tree. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217714
Vermilion flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) on a log, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217713
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217712
Large ground finch (Geospiza magnirostris) cracking a seed on a branch. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217711
Small tree finch (Camarhynchus parvulus) on a branch, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217710
Galapagos mockingbird (Nesomimus parvulus) standing on a branch, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217709
Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217708
Giant prickly pear cacti (Opuntia sp.), Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217707
Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) perching on a branch. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217706
Galapagos mockingbird (Nesomimus parvulus) standing on the counter of a snack bar. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217705
Medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) perching on a branch. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217704
Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) perching in a tree. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217703
Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra / Geochelone elephantopus) in captivity at the Charles Darwin Research Station, with tourists. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217702
Medium ground finch (Geospiza fortis) adult male, perched on a branch. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217701
Young Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone nigra / Geochelone elephantopus) at the captive breeding facility at the Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217700
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra abingdoni) from Pinta island named "Lonesome George" (captive). He is the only remaining member of his race. Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217699
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) at Charles Darwin Research Station (captive). Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217698
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra hoodensis), Espanola (Hood) Island race. A male named 'Diego' at the captive breeding center at the Charles Darwin Research Station. He fathered offspring used to reintroduce this race to the wild. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217697
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra / Geochelone elephantopus) feeding (captive). Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217696
Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra / Geochelone elephantopus) feeding (captive). Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217695
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) lying on rocks. Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217694
Flightless cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi / Phalacrocorax harrisi), Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217693
Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni) vertebrae bones on the shore. Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217692
Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) resting in the sunshine. Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217691
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) lying on rocks. Punta Espinosa, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217690
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) flying. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217689
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) taking off from the water. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217688
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa) diving into the water. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217687
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) hopping on a rock. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217686
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)swimming. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217685
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)swimming. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217684
Nazca booby / masked booby (Sula dactylatra granti) flying. Punta Vincente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217683
Group of tourists in inflatable boat beside the shore of Punta Cormorant, Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Nov 2007.

01217682
Large-billed / Galapagos flycatcher (Myiarchus magnirostris) perched on a branch. Punta Cormorant, Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217681
Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) flying. Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217680
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) subadult flying. Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217679
Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) bull in the water. Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217678
Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) roosting. Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217677
Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) growing on Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217676
Sleeping Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) and cub, moulting, and a Galapagos yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola). Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217675
Sleeping Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) and cub, moulting. Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217674
A sleeping Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) moulting, and a Galapagos yellow warbler (Dendroica petechia aureola). Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217673
Floreana (Charles) mockingbird (Nesomimus trifasciatus). Champion Islet off Floreana (Charles) Island, Galapagos Islands. Endangered

01217672
Close-up of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus). Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217671
Close-up of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus). Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217670
Espanola (Hood) mockingbird (Nesomimus macdonaldi) standing on a camera tripod. Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217669
Espanola (Hood) mockingbird (Nesomimus macdonaldi) standing on a Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), Espanola Island (Hood Island), Galapagos Islands.

01217668
Espanola (Hood) mockingbird (Nesomimus macdonaldi) standing on a Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), Espanola Island (Hood Island), Galapagos Islands.

01217667
Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) in Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217666
Dead Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) with tricuspid teeth showing. Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217665
Two Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) resting on a rock. Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands. Endangered

01217664
Two Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) resting on a rock. Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands. Endangered

01217663
Nazca Booby / masked booby (Sula dactylatra granti) flying, Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217662
Nazca Booby / masked booby (Sula dactylatra granti) mating pair, Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217661
Waved Albatross (Diomedea irrorata / Phoebastria Irrorata), Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217660
Galapagos Sea Lion (Zolophus wollebaecki / Zolophus californianus ssp. wallebaecki) female with newborn pup. North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217659
Galapagos Sea Lion (Zolophus wollebaecki / Zolophus californianus ssp. wallebaecki) female with newborn pup. North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217658
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) juvenile on nest. North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217657
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) juvenile on nest. North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands.

01217656
Island scrub-jay (Aphelocoma insularis), endemic to Santa Cruz Island, California. July 2002.

01217655
Island scrub-jay (Aphelocoma insularis), endemic to Santa Cruz Island, California. July 2002.

01217654
Island scrub-jay (Aphelocoma insularis), endemic to Santa Cruz Island, California. July 2002.

01217653
Island fox (Urocyon littoralis) endemic to Santa Cruz Island, California. July 2002.

01217652
Aerial view of the Santa Cruz Islands, California. July 2002.

01217651
Aerial view of the Santa Cruz Islands, California. July 2002.

01217650
Aerial view of the Santa Cruz Islands, California. July 2002.

01217649
California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica), endemic to California. Klamath Mountain, California. June 2002.

01217648
Bitterroot flower (Lewisia cotyledon) at Tom Martin Peak. Klamath Mountain, California.

01217647
A male Cinnamon teal (Anas cyanoptera) preening his feathers, California

01217646
Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) female with lamb. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2002.

01217645
Flock of Snow geese (Chen caerulescens / Anser caerulescens) and Ross's geese (Chen rossii) in flight. Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, California. Mar 2004.

01217644
Flock of Snow geese (Chen caerulescens / Anser caerulescens) and Ross's geese (Chen rossii). Klamath Basin, California. Mar 2004.

01217643
A pair of Western grebes (Aechmophorus occidentalis) performing a courting ritual with weeds in their beaks. Klamath Basin, California. Mar 2004.

01217642
Yucca moth (Tegeticula maculata) inside a Whipple's yucca (Yucca whipplei) flower that it pollinates. Both are endemic to the area, San Diego, California. Mar 2002.

01217641
Coyote (Canis latrans) tracks in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217640
Whipple's yucca (Yucca whipplei) flowers, endemic to the area, San Diego, California. Mar 2002.

01217639
Yucca moth (Tegeticula maculata) inside a Whipple's yucca (Yucca whipplei) flower that it pollinates. Both are endemic to the area, San Diego, California. Mar 2002.

01217638
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) and rock formation at sunset. Joshua Tree National Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217637
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217636
Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) and rocks at sunset. Joshua Tree National Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217635
Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) and other wildflowers in front of red cliffs, Hawk Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217634
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) in bloom, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. California. Mar 2004.

01217633
Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) and other wildflowers, Coyote Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217632
Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) and Dune evening primrose (Oenothera deltoides) Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217631
Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) and Dune evening primrose (Oenothera deltoides) Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California. Mar 2004.

01217630
Sunlight on Great Basin bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) Patriarch Grove, White Mountains, California. Mar 2004.

01217629
Man walking between Great Basin bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) in the Patriarch Grove area of the White Mountains, California. Mar 2004.

01217628
Great Basin bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) in the Patriarch Grove area of the White Mountains, California. Mar 2004.

01217627
Great Basin bristlecone pine tree (Pinus longaeva) in the Patriarch Grove area of the White Mountains, California. Mar 2004.

01217626
Great Basin bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) in the Patriarch Grove area of the White Mountains, California. Mar 2004.

01217625
Californian sealion (Zalophus californianus) sleeping at sunset. La Jolla, California.

01217624
Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) sleeping at sunset. La Jolla, California.

01217623
Aerial view of freeway and housing being constructed in coastal sage scrub habitat, North San Diego County, California. Dec 2002.

01217622
Aerial view of freeway and housing construction in coastal sage scrub habitat, North San Diego County, California. Dec 2002.

01217621
Aerial view housing constructed in coastal sage scrub habitat, North San Diego County, California. Dec 2002.

01217620
Aerial view of freeway and housing construction in coastal sage scrub habitat, North San Diego County, California. Dec 2002.

01217619
Aerial view of freeway and housing construction in coastal sage scrub habitat, North San Diego County, California. Dec 2002.

01217618
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) with head stretched up and beak open, La Jolla, California.

01217617
Tundra swans / Whistling swans (Cygnus columbianus), ducks and Coots (Fulica atra) with Mt. Shasta at sunrise. Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California. Nov 2002.

01217616
A flock of Snow geese (Anser / Chen caerulescens) Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California.

01217615
A Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at the Lower Klamath section of the refuge with Tundra swans / Whistling swans (Cygnus columbianus) in the background. Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California. Nov 2002.

01217614
Eared / Black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) on a lake in Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California.

01217613
Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) male standing on a rock in Henderson Canyon. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California.

01217612
Snow goose (Anser / Chen caerulescens) in flight. Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California.

01217611
Ross's geese (Chen rossii) and Snow geese (Chen caerulescens) with Mt. Shasta in the background. Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California. Nov 2002.

01217610
Giant Coast Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) canopy. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California. Nov 2002.

01217609
A researcher exploring the canopy of the Giant Coast Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) forest. The tree has been named 'Sacajawea'. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California. Nov 2008.

01217608
A researcher exploring the canopy of the Giant Coast Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) forest. The tree has been named 'Sacajawea'. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California. Nov 2008.

01217607
'Del Norte Giant', the largest (by mass) Gaint Coast Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) in the world. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California. Nov 2002.

01217606
Researcher, Steve Sillett, up at 340 feet in the canopy of Giant Coast Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) forest at Bull Creek Flats. Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California. Nov 2002.

01217605
Researcher, Jim Spickler, with a Wandering salamander (Aneides vagrans) in a Giant coast redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens). Prarie Creek Redwood State Park, California. Nov 2002.

01217604
Researcher Jim Spickler with a Wandering salamander (Aneides vagrans) in a Giant coast redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens). Prarie Creek Redwood State Park, California. Nov 2002.

01217603
Aerial view of southern San Francisco Bay including San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and salt ponds, part of a new addition to the refuge. San Francisco, California. Oct 2002.

01217602
Mt. Shasta and Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, California. Oct 2002.

01217601
Black necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) feeding, with reflection on water. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, Palo Alto, California.

01217600
Marbled godwits (Limosa fedoa) and Willets (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus) feeding on the beach at Moss Landing at sunset, California.

01217599
Marbled godwit (Limosa fedoa) feeding in the intertidal zone. Moss Landing, California.

01217598
American white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos), Marbled godwits (Limosa fedoa), and Willets (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus). Moss Landing, California.

01217597
Baird's beaked whales (Berardius bairdii). Monterey Bay, California.

01217596
Baird's beaked whales (Berardius bairdii). Monterey Bay, California.

01217595
Baird's beaked whales (Berardius bairdii). Monterey Bay, California.

01217594
Baird's beaked whales (Berardius bairdii). Monterey Bay, California.

01217593
Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus), one with fishing wire caught round its neck. Monterey Bay, California.

01217592
Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) in bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. California. Dec 2000.

01217591
Clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes), Californian subspecies, swimming in the Corte Madera Marsh, California.

01217590
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory team member, Jeremy Johnstone, releasing a Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) for Marin Horizon School's 1st grade class. Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands, California. Oct 2002.

01217589
Clapper rail (Rallus longirostris levipes), Californian subspecies. Corte Madera Marsh, California.

01217588
Buzz Hall with a Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) Marin Headlands, California. Oct 2002.

01217587
Tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes) stag walking, an endemic subspecies found only in California. Point Reyes National Seashore, California.

01217586
Long-billed curlew (Numenius americanus) standing by the water's edge. Corte Madera Ecological Preserve, California.

01217585
Tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes) stag roaring / rutting, an endemic subspecies to California. Point Reyes National Seashore, California.

01217584
Tule elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes) stags, an endemic subspecies found only in California. Point Reyes National Seashore, California.

01217583
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) bucks in velvet, one running, one grazing, in Tuolume Meadows at Yosemite National Park, California.

01217582
Lemmon's paintbrush (Castilleja lemmonii) Toulume Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California. Aug 2002.

01217581
Waterfall and pines in valle between Mt. Gibbs and Mt. Dana, Yosemite National Park, California. Aug 2002.

01217580
Elephant head lousewort (Pedicularis groenlandica) in bloom. Yosemite National Park, California.

01217579
White moss heather / western moss heather / white mountain heather (Cassiope mertensiana) in Toulumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California.

01217578
Brown pelican (Pelecnus occidentalis) coming in to land. La Jolla, California.

01217577
Rose sedum / roseroot (Sedum roseum) in the Dana Plateau, Sierra Nevada, California.

01217576
Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) standing on a rock preening. La Jolla, California.

01217575
Sumatran / Asian two-horned rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) from isolated rainforest areas in Borneo (Tabin and Danum Valley) and Sumatra (Way Kambas and Gunung Leuser). Photographed in captivity at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217574
Sumatran / Asian two-horned rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) from isolated rainforest areas in Borneo (Tabin and Danum Valley) and Sumatra (Way Kambas and Gunung Leuser). Photographed in captivity at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217573
Flower of Lesser / Common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217572
Flower of Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) being held for photography in a "Plamp". Glengorm Estate, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK, 2008.

01217571
Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217570
Flower of Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217569
Flower of Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217568
Fishing nets and lobster pots on the pier. Tobermory harbour, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217567
English Stonecrop (Sedum anglicum) growing in rock crevices on the shoreline. Coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217566
English Stonecrop (Sedum anglicum) growing in rock crevices on the shoreline. Coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217565
Close up of Seedhead of Dandelion (Taraxacum sp) flower, Scotland, UK

01217564
Seedhead of Dandelion (Taraxacum sp) flower, Scotland, UK

01217563
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp) trees at Scarsdale Wood, coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217562
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp) trees at Scarsdale Wood, coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217561
Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) colony. Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217560
Stack and seabird colony (Atlantic Puffins, Common Guillemots and Razorbills). Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217559
Stack and seabird colony (Atlantic Puffins, Common Guillemots and Razorbills). Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217558
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp) woodland growing by waterfall and pool near Scarsdale Wood, coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217557
Ancient Oak (Quercus sp) woodland growing by waterfall and pool near Scarsdale Wood, coast of Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217556
Highland Cow suckling a young calf on the Glengorm Eastate. Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK

01217555
Highland Cow with a young calf on the Glengorm Eastate. Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK

01217554
Old Post Office, Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

01217553
Old Post Office and garden. Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

01217552
Common daisies (Belis perennis) growing amidst discarded rusty chain. Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

01217551
Common daisies (Belis perennis) growing amidst discarded rusty chain. Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

01217550
Shore lichen on rocks, Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

01217549
Sheep and stone arch ruin. Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK.

01217548
Pier, beach front and cottages, Isle of Iona, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, 2008

01217547
Beach front and cottages. Isle of Iona, Inner, Hebrides, Scotland, UK, 2008

01217546
Andean emerald hummingbird (Amazilia franciae) feeding at flower. Tandayapa Valley, W. Andes, Ecuador (Digitally Modified).

01217545
Malay / Indo-Chinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) in rainforest habitat. Captive, Singapore Zoo. (Digitally Modified).

01217544
Malay / Indo-Chinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) in rainforest habitat. Captive, Singapore Zoo. (Digitally Modified).

01217543
Malay / Indo-Chinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) in rainforest habitat. Captive, Singapore Zoo. (Digitally Modified).

01217542
Snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca) face portrait, Captive, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK

01217541
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217540
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) portrait, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217539
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) with Common European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in foreground. Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK.

01217538
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight. Treshnish Isles, Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK

01217537
Adult Dog-toothed cat snake (Boiga cynodon) in aggresive posture at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217536
Adult Dog-toothed cat snake (Boiga cynodon) crossing road at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217535
Adult Dog-toothed cat snake (Boiga cynodon) crossing road at night. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217534
Maroon langur / Red leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda) leaping through canopy. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217533
Bornean horned frog (Megophrys nasuta) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217532
Moss-mimic Praying mantis (unknown sp) camouflaged in moss on rainforest tree, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217531
Moss-mimic Praying mantis (unknown sp) in rainforest, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217530
Male Bornean / Grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri) hanging in rainforest canopy. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217529
Male Bornean / Grey gibbon (Hylobates muelleri) in rainforest canopy. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217528
Juvenile Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) resting coiled round sapling by a stream. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217527
Juvenile Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) resting coiled round sapling by a stream. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217526
Juvenile Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) resting coiled round sapling by a stream. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217525
Birdwatcher on canopy walkway, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217524
Bornean angle-headed lizard (Gonocephalus bornensis) with mouth open in forest habitat, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217523
Bornean angle-headed lizard (Gonocephalus bornensis) in rainforest habitat, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217522
Male Three-horned rhinoceros beetle (Chalcosoma mollenkampi) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217521
Close up of juvenile Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) resting coiled round sapling. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217520
Close up of juvenile Reticulated python (Python reticulatus) looking down from tree, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217519
Montane horned frog (Megophrys kobayashii) in the leaf litter along a stream. Slopes of Mt Kinabalu (around 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217518
Rothschild's slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum rothschildianum). Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217517
Rothschild's slipper orchid (Paphiopedilum rothschildianum). Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217516
Bornean horned frog (Megophrys nasuta) on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217515
Spotted stream frog (Rana picturata) on stream side rock. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217514
Borneo river toad (Bufo asper) on stream side stone. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217513
Lowland litter frog (Leptobrachium abbotti) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217512
Lowland litter frog (Leptobrachium abbotti) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217511
Kuhl's creek frog (Rana / Limnonectes kuhlii) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217510
Giant river toad (Bufo juxtasper) in leaf litter. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217509
Rainforest canopy - Menggaris tree - by moonlight. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217508
Rainforest canopy - Menggaris tree - by moonlight. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217507
Malayan colugo / Flying lemur (Cynocephalus variegatus) feeding on algae on tree bark. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217506
Malayan colugo / Flying lemur (Cynocephalus variegatus) feeding on algae on tree bark. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217505
Bornean horned frog (Megophrys nasuta) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217504
Bornean horned frog (Megophrys nasuta) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217503
Bornean horned frog (Megophrys nasuta) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217502
Pope's pit / tree viper (Trimeresurus popeorum) in lowland forest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217501
Pope's pit tree viper (Trimeresurus popeorum) in lowland forest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217500
Dawn sunlight through the rainforest canopy. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217499
Pope's pit tree viper (Trimeresurus popeorum) in lowland forest. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217498
Lowland litter frog (Leptobrachium abbotti) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217497
White-lipped frog (Rana chalconota) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217496
Fungi (unknown sp) growing on fallen log on forest floor, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217495
Cave racer snake (Elaphe taeniura) in Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217494
Cave racer snake (Elaphe taeniura) in Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217493
Cave racer snake (Elaphe taeniura) in Gomantong Caves, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217492
Bat hawk (Macheiramphus alcinus} Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217491
Ground pitcher of endemic Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes edwardsiana) growing in montane forest (at 2000m asl), Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217490
Ground pitcher of endemic Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes kinabaluensis) growing in montane forest (at 3000m), Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217489
View whist descending from the summit of Mt Kinabalu with Laban Rata visible. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, 2008

01217488
Climbers approaching the Sayat Sayat Hut, climbing towards the summit of Mt Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, 2008

01217487
Adult Buffy-fish owl (Ketupa ketupa) in morning sun. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217486
Female Silvered langur (Presbytis cristata) carrying very young infant (less than 2 weeks). Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217485
High mountain vegetation dominated by Ericaceae with South Peak (at 3932m) behind. Summit of Mt Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217484
High mountain vegetation dominated by Ericaceae with South Peak (at 3932m) behind. Summit of Mt Kinabalu, Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217483
View into Low's Gully, from near the summit of Mt Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217482
Low's Peak - summit of Mt Kinabalu (at 4101m) - just after sunrise. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217481
Low's Peak - summit of Mt Kinabalu (at 4101m) - just after sunrise. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217480
Silhouette of Oriental / Indian darter / Snake Bird (Anhinga melanogaster) basking to dry its wings. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217479
Wild Fig tree (Ficus sp) in fruit. Fruiting from trunk called cauliflory. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217478
Young Crab eating / Long tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) feeding on ripe figs (Ficus sp) Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217477
View from the summit of Mt Kinabalu (at 4101m) at dawn. Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217476
Wild Fig tree (Ficus sp) in fruit. Fruiting from trunk called cauliflory. Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217475
Mountain tree shrew (Tupaia montana) Montane forests (at 2200m), slopes of Mt Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217474
Bornean mountain ground squirrel (Dremomys everetti) Montane forests (at 2200m), slopes of Mt Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217473
Black / Dark-headed cat snake (Boiga nigriceps). Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217472
Bornean mountain ground squirrel (Dremomys everetti) Montane forests (at 2200m) slopes of Mt Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217471
Montane litter frog (Leptobrachium montanum) amongst leaf-litter on forest floor. Mount Kinabalu (at 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217470
Mountain tree shrew (Tupaia montana). Montane forests (at 2200m), slopes of Mt Kinabalu. Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217469
Female Trilobite beetle (Duliticola sp) Lycidae. Female remains in larval form when mature. Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217468
Female Trilobite beetle (Duliticola sp) Lycidae. Female remains in larval form when mature. Mt Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217467
Montane torrent frog (Meristogenys kinabaluensis) in stream-side leaf-litter. Mt Kinabalu (at 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217466
Mossy tree frog (Rhacophorus everetti) active at night alongside mountain stream. Mt Kinabalu, (at 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217465
Mossy tree frog (Rhacophorus everetti) active at night alongside mountain stream. Mt Kinabalu, (at 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217464
Forest felling on the edge of Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217463
Montane horned frog (Megophrys kobayashii) in leaf litter. Slopes of Mt Kinabalu (around 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217462
Montane horned frog (Megophrys kobayashii) in leaf litter. Slopes of Mt Kinabalu (around 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217461
Montane horned frog (Megophrys kobayashii) in leaf litter. Slopes of Mt Kinabalu (around 1400m), Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217460
Fencing protects Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) in private plot. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, near Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217459
Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) (about 3 days) with unopened buds. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, near Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217458
Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) (about 3 days) with unopened buds. Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, near Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217457
Closed bud of Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, near Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217456
Closed bud of Rafflesia flower (Rafflesia keithii) Lower slopes of Mt Kinabalu, near Poring Hot Springs, Kinabalu NP, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217455
Striped reed snake (Calamaria sp) in leaf litter. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217454
Juvenile Blue-necked water snake (Macropisthodon rhodomelas) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217453
Juvenile Blue-necked water snake (Macropisthodon rhodomelas) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217452
Green-spotted rock frog (Staurois tuberilinguis) on stream side rock. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

01217451
Adult Wagler's / Temple pit viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217450
Large spider (unknown sp) feeding on stick insect in rainforest. Bako NP. Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217449
Bush frog (Philautus sp) calling at night. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217448
Male Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) at forest wallow. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217447
Silvered langur (Presbytis cristata) feeding on rainforest flowers, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217446
Male Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) at forest wallow. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217445
Female Silvered langur (Presbytis cristata) carrying young infant. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217444
Silvered Langur (Presbytis cristata) running across open space, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217443
Male Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus) at forest wallow. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217442
Male Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus) foraging along beach. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217441
Male Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus) foraging along beach. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217440
Male Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) at forest wallow, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217439
Heath forest and Dipterocarp forest surround the bay at Telok Assam, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217438
Aerial pitcher of Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes albomarginata) growing in kerangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217437
Aerial pitcher of Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes albomarginata) growing in kerangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217436
Aerial pitcher of Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes albomarginata) growing in kerangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217435
Oriental whip / Vine / Long nosed tree snake (Ahaetulla prasina) Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217434
Oriental whip / Vine / Long nosed tree snake (Ahaetulla prasina) Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217433
Stick Insect (unknown sp) Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217432
Adult Wagler's pit / Temple viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) in thorns on the stemless Asam Paya Palm (Eleiodoxa conferta) Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217431
Aerial pitcher of Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes gracilis). Growing in kerangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217430
Upper aerial pitchers of Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes rafflesiana) growing in kerangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia.

01217429
Plant tuber colonised by symbiotic ants in karangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217428
Plant tuber colonised by symbiotic ants in karangas heath forest, Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217427
Colugo / Flying lemur (Cynocephalus variegatus) resting on trunk at dusk. Bako NP, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia

01217426
Scaly male fern {Dryopteris affinis} Cornwall, UK. August

01217425
Lady fern {Athyrium filix femina}, backlit, Cornwall, UK. June

01217424
Autumnal bracken {Pteridium aquilinum} backlit, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October

01217423
Field maple leaf {Acer campestre} frozen in ice, Cornwall, UK. October

01217422
Wild garlic / Ramsons {Allium ursinum} and fern, Coombe Valley, Cornwall, UK. May 2008.

01217421
Rosebay willowherb {Epilobium angustifolium} in late evening light, Devon, UK. August

01217420
Himalayan / Indian balsam {Impatiens balsamifera} plant in flower. Invasive species and difficult to control / manage due to the ways its seed heads explode to spread the plant. Parke (NT) Bovey Tracy, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217419
Foxglove {Digitalis purpurea} backlit, Cornwall, UK. June

01217418
Eyebright in bloom {Euphrasia officinalis} Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. June

01217417
Mass of Corn marigolds {Chrysanthemum segetum} West Pentire, nr Newquay, Cornwall, UK. June 2008.

01217416
Tree in mist, early morning, near Bradworthy, Devon. UK. October 2008.

01217415
Towanroath Engine House from the old tin mines, Wheal Coates, near St Agnes, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217414
Towanroath Engine House from the old tin mines, Wheal Coates, near St Agnes, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217413
Trebarwith strand at sunset, Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217412
Sandymouth Bay beach at low tide at sunset, north Cornwall, UK. Novermber 22008.

01217411
Sandymouth bay at low tide, near Bude, Cornwall, UK. October 2008.

01217410
Porthtowan beach and coastline, Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217409
Porth Nanvan SSSI (Cot Valley) looking towards the Brisons, Cornwall, UK. Evening light. November 2008.

01217408
St Michael's Mount at sunrise, from Marazion beach, Cornwall, UK. November 2008.

01217407
St Michael's Mount at sunrise, from Marazion beach, Cornwall, UK. November 2008.

01217406
Bedruthan Steps with Pink thrift {Armeria maritima} in flower, Cornwall, UK.

01217405
Musk orchid flower {Herminium monorchis} Cotswolds, UK. July

01217404
Musk orchid flower {Herminium monorchis} Cotswolds, UK. July

01217403
Lesser butterfly orchid flower {Platanthera bifolia} Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. June

01217402
Fragrant orchid flower {Gymnadenia conopsea} Cotswolds, UK. July

01217401
Fragrant orchid flower {Gymnadenia conopsea} Cotswolds, UK. July

01217400
Close-up of common spotted orchid flower {Dactylorhiza fuchsii} Cotswolds, UK. July

01217399
Liverwort {Conicephalum conicum} Devon, UK. October

01217398
Liverwort {Conicephalum conicum} Devon, UK. October

01217397
Mixed lichens, including Yellow scales lichen {Xanthoria parietina} growing on stone wall, Cornwall, UK. November

01217396
Yellow scales lichen {Xanthoria parietina} growing on groyne, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October

01217395
Lichen {Xanthoria parietina} growing on stone, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October

01217394
Yellow Scales lichen {Xanthoria parietina} growing on stone, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October

01217393
Lichen {Usnea ceratina} and {Parmelia sulcata} Devon, UK. October

01217392
'Oakmoss' lichen {Evernia prunastri} on oak tree branch, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October

01217391
Dog lichen {Peltigera canina} growing on tree stump, Exmoor National Park, Devon, UK. October

01217390
Mevagissey fishing harbour and boats, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217389
Magpie Fungus {Coprinus picaceus} in beech wood, Cornwall, UK. November

01217388
Yellow brain fungus {Tremella mesenterica}, Lanhydrock woods, Cornwall, UK. November

01217387
Tarr Steps Clapper Bridge and the River Barle, autumn, nr Withypool, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October 2008.

01217386
Silhouette of weathered, windswept hawthorn tree on stormy morning sky, Near Lynton, Devon, UK. October 2008.

01217385
Porlock Weir, weathered groyne and sunrise, looking toward Bossington, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October 2008.

01217384
Weathered groyne, pebbles and stormy evening sky at Bossington beach, Exmoor National Park, Somerset, UK. October 2008.

01217383
Four spotted chaser dragonfly {Libellula quadrimaculata} emerging from nymph case, Cornwall, UK. May

01217382
Common darter dragonfly {Sympetrum striolatum} recently emerged from nymph case, Cornwall, UK. June

01217381
Common darter dragonfly {Sympetrum striolatum} recently emerged from nymph case, Cornwall, UK. June

01217380
Worbarrow Bay, long exposure, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, UK. November 2008.

01217379
Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, UK. Sunset, November 2008.

01217378
Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, UK. Sunset, November 2008.

01217377
Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, UK. Sunset, November 2008.

01217376
Corfe Castle and village, Dorset, UK. November 2008.

01217375
Corfe Castle and Corfe village, late evening light, Dorset, UK. November 2008.

01217374
Westward Ho! beach at low tide and evening light, north Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217373
Abbotsham cliff, beach at low-tide, late evening light, Devon, UK. August 2008.

01217372
Dry stone wall and moorland grassland, late evening light, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217371
Dry stone wall, near Birch tor, Dartmoor NP, Devon. September 2008.

01217370
Dry stone wall, heather and moorland view, near Birch Tor, Dartmoor, Devon, UK. August 2008.

01217369
Hut circle remains and large circular granite slab, against stormy sky, Merrivale, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217368
Hut circle remains and large circular granite slab, Merrivale, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217367
Merrivale Stone Row, stormy evening, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217366
Heather and moorland view, near Birch tor, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK, August 2008

01217365
Heather and moorland view, stormy evening, near Bennets Cross, near Postbridge, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. August 2008.

01217364
Brentor Church with storm clouds behind, evening view, Dartmoor NP, Devon, UK. October 2008.

01217363
Week St Mary church and surrounding countryside in early morning mist, north Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217362
Seaweed washed up on Perran sands at low tide, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217361
Chapel Rock, Perran Sands and coastline at Perranporth, low tide, sunset, Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217360
Trevose lighthouse at sunset, near Padstow, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217359
Trevose Head and lighthouse in late evening light, near Padstow, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217358
Trevose lighthouse in late evening light, near Padstow, Cornwall, UK. July 2008.

01217357
Holywell bay (National Trust) with Carters / Gull rocks in the background, near Newquay, Cornwall, UK. June 2008

01217356
Holywell bay (National Trust) with Carters / Gull rocks in the background, near Newquay, Cornwall, UK. June 2008

01217355
Marbled white butterfly {Melanargia galathea} sunning, Devon, UK. July

01217354
Marbled white butterfly {Melanargia galathea} backlit, Devon, UK. July

01217353
Bude breakwater and coastal view, Bude, north Cornwall, UK. September 2008.

01217352
Bude breakwater at sunset, Bude, North Cornwall, UK. August 2008.

01217351
Grey heron {Ardea cinerea} and water flow, Watersmeet, nr Lynmouth, Exmoor NP, Devon, UK. October

01217350
Round straw bales and morning light, near Bradworthy, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217349
Round straw bales and stormy morning sky, near Bradworthy, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217348
Round straw bales and stormy morning sky, near Bradworthy, Devon, UK. September 2008.

01217347
Barley field and view of countryside, Snowshill, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK. June 2008.

01217346
Bowwoman at work on board A40RC "Ciao", at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217345
TP52 "Ran" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217344
Line of Farr 40 bows at the start of a race. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217343
Melges 24 hoisting its asymmetric spinnaker at the start of a downwind leg. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217342
Melges 32 "Calvi Network" broaching at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217341
Melges 24 "Team Peacemaker" crossing another Melges 24 whilst sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217340
Crew on Melges 24 "Millewa Milluna" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217339
Melges 24 "Bailout" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217338
Melges 32 "Team Barbarians" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217337
Fleet of Melges 24 about to start by the committee boat. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217336
Melges 24 "Giacomel Audi" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217335
Melges 24 "Giacomel Audi" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217334
Melges 32 "Arkle" leading the fleet downwind with "Team Barbarians" at behind. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217333
Melges 32 "Arkle" leading the fleet downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217332
Nearly man overboard! Crewman with his leg tangled in the spinnaker on a Melges 24 at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217331
Crew on-board Melges 24 "Unsponsored" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217330
Melges 24 "Joe Fly" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217329
Crew at work on-board Melges 24 "Joe Fly" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217328
Melges 24 "Joe Fly" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217327
Helmsman of Melges 24 "Uka Uka Racing" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217326
Melges 32 "Nitemare" crossing French Melges 32 "Taboo" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217325
Spinnaker drop on-board Melges 32 "Argo" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217324
Two Melges 32 yachts with asymmetrical spinnakers racing at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217323
Melges 32 "Banshee" racing Melges 32 "Nitemare" downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217322
Melges 32 "Red" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217321
Melges 32 "Star" amongst the fleet sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217320
Crew at work on-board Farr 40 "Joe Fly" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217319
Mills 40 "Ngoni" (left) and King 40 "Soozal" racing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217318
Bowman on-board Elan 450 "Hurrycane VI", designed by Rob Humphries. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217317
A40RC "Ciao" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217316
A40RC "Ciao" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217315
J44 "Gold Digger' sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217314
Swan 42 "Tiburon" leading the fleet whilst going upwind during Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217313
Fleet of Swan 42's just after the race start with "Tiburon" in the lead. Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217312
Start of the Swan 42 fleet race at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217311
Farr 40 "Mascalzone Latino" close crossing upwind Farr 40 "Joe Fly" in windy conditions at the Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217310
Start of the Farr 40 fleet at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217309
Crew on-board Farr 40 "Convexity" sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217308
RP45 "Sjambok" sailing downwind in windy conditions at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217307
A40RC "Ciao" sailing upwind in windy conditions at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217306
King 40 "Soozal" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217305
Bowman with spinnaker on-board DK46 "First Light" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217304
Swan 42 "Tiburon" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217303
Windy conditions for Elan 450 "Hurrycane VI" going upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217302
Fleet starting a race under gloomy skies at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217301
RP45 "Sjambok" crossing upwind STP65 "Rosebud / Team DYT" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217300
STP 65 "Rosebud / Team DYT" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217299
Crew in action on-board King 40 "Soozal" whilst going upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217298
Bowman at work on-board RP 45 "Sjambok" at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217297
STP 65 "Rosebud / Team DYT" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217296
Melges 32 "Mojo" with the fleet sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217295
Melges 32 "Star" ahead of the fleet sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217294
Melges 32 "Star" ahead of the fleet sailing downwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217293
Crew at work on board Mills 43 "Cool Breeze" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217292
King 40 "Soozal" sailing upwind at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217291
Bowman at work at Acura Key West, January 2009. Florida, USA.

01217289
Spindle tree flowers {Euonymus europaeus} UK

01217288
Spindle tree flowers {Euonymus europaeus} UK

01217287
Spindle tree flowers {Euonymus europaeus} UK

01217286
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} feeding, UK

01217285
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} entering bird nestbox, UK

01217284
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} feeding, UK

01217283
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} UK

01217282
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} feeding, UK

01217281
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} rear view of tail, UK

01217280
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} UK

01217279
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} UK

01217278
Red squirrel {Sciurus vulgaris} UK

01217277
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} female with young, Pyrenees, France

01217276
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} Pyrenees, France

01217275
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} female suckling young, Pyrenees, France

01217274
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} juvenile calling, Pyrenees, France

01217273
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} female with young resting, Pyrenees, France

01217272
Pyrenean Chamois / Isard {Rupicapra pyrenaica} juvenile, Pyrenees, France

01217271
Golden eagle {Aquila chrysaetos} on ground, calling, Spain

01217270
Golden eagle {Aquila chrysaetos} on ground, Spain

01217269
Golden eagle {Aquila chrysaetos} on ground, Spain

01217268
Golden eagle {Aquila chrysaetos} first year juvenile, flapping wings on ground, Spain

01217267
Blue tit {Parus caeruleus} at nest hole in tree, UK

01217266
Blue tit {Parus caeruleus} at nest hole in tree, UK

01217265
Eurasian black vulture {Aeygypius monachus} head portrait, France

01217264
Eurasian black vulture {Aeygypius monachus} head portrait, France

01217263
Eurasian black vulture {Aeygypius monachus} on nest, France

01217262
Eurasian black vulture {Aeygypius monachus} France

01217261
Australian wood duck / Maned goose {Chenonetta jubata} female, Tasmania, Australia

01217260
Australian wood duck / Maned goose {Chenonetta jubata} male, Tasmania, Australia

01217257
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched in tree in spring, Germany

01217256
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) portrait, Germany

01217255
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched on stump, Germany

01217254
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched on branch, Germany

01217253
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) carrying nut in beak, Germany

01217252
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) perched on branch, Germany

01217251
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) portrait, Germany

01217250
Ship's crane at Cammell Laird ship repairs, overlooking the River Mersey, England 2009.

01217249
Boat hull with depth markings and reflections. Merseyside, UK 2009.

01217248
RFA "Rosalie" berthed in Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England, UK, Jan 2009. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01217247
Tanker "Shannon Fisher", built 2006, being towed by tug "Milford Haven" in the river Mersey. Merseyside, England, UK 2009.

01217246
Warship HMS "Ark Royal" manouvreing into berth with aid of tugs at Liverpool cruise liner terminal. Merseyside, England, UK, January 2009. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01217245
Liverpool pilot boat "Petrel" in the River Mersey, England, UK 2009.

01217244
Warship HMS "Ark Royal" manouvreing into berth with the aid of tugs at Liverpool cruise liner terminal. Merseyside, England, UK, January 2009. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01217243
Woodside Ferry terminal, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, UK 2009.

01217242
River Mersey from Hale bank at low tide in the evening. Merseyside, England 2009.

01217241
Hale bank mud flats at low tide in the evening. Hale, Merseyside, UK 2009.

01217240
Norfolk Line ferry "Dublin Viking" in the River Mersey. Merseyside, England, UK 2009.

01217239
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) in flight to their roosting sites on small mangrove islands in the Caroni Swamp mangrove forest, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217238
Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) in flight to their roosting sites on small mangrove islands in the Caroni Swamp mangrove forest, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217237
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) resting on an old fishing boat, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217236
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) resting on an old fishing boat, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217235
Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) foraging on the mudflats, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217234
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) foraging on mudflats, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217233
Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) foraging on mudflats, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217232
Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) foraging on mudflats, Barrancones Bay, Waterloo, Trinidad.

01217231
Purple Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes caeruleus) male perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217230
White-necked Jacobin hummingbird (Florisuga mellivora) male perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217229
White-necked Jacobin hummingbird (Florisuga mellivora) female perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217228
White-necked Jacobin hummingbird (Florisuga mellivora) male perched during a rain shower, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217227
Palm Tanager (Thraupis palmarum) perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217226
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) male perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217225
Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza) female perched, Asa Wright Nature Center, Trinidad.

01217224
Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) on their roosting trees on a small mangrove island in the Caroni Swamp, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217223
Juvenile Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) takes flight from a mangrove tree, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Caroni Swamp, Trinidad.

01217222
Early morning light illuminates a wall of Red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) at the edge of a lagoon in Caroni Swamp. A single juvenile little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) perches in the mangroves. Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217221
Early morning light illuminates a wall of Red mangroves (Rhizophora mangle) at the edge of a lagoon in Caroni Swamp. A single juvenile little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) perches in the mangroves. Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217220
Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) and Snowy egret {Egretta thula} flying out from their mangrove roosting trees before sunrise in the Caroni Swamp, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217219
Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) roosting in trees on a small mangrove island in the Caroni Swamp, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217218
Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) roosting in trees on a small mangrove island in the Caroni Swamp, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217217
Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) roosting in trees on a small mangrove island in the Caroni Swamp, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Trinidad.

01217216
Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) resting by day in the crown of a red mangrove tree, Caroni Bird Sanctuary, Caroni Swamp, Trinidad.

01217215
Palm tree (Euterpe edulis) in the Atlantic Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

01217214
Spectacular blooming of bromeliads {Tillandsia stricta} in the rural Western zone of Rio de Janeiro city, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

01217213
Spectacular blooming of bromeliads {Tillandsia stricta} in the rural Western zone of Rio de Janeiro city, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

01217212
"Taturana" moth caterpillar, with urticant hairs at the Atlantic rainforest of Serra da Cantareira State Park, in São Paulo city, Sâo Paulo State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217211
Bromeliad {Pitcairnia flammea} in Atlantic Rainforest, Sierra of Mury, municipality of Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217210
Bromeliad {Aechmea ornata var. hoehneana} in Atlantic Rainforest, Sierra of Mury, municipality of Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217209
Atlantic Rainforest and "pau-de-tucano" tree (Vochysia tucanorum) with its yellow flowers, Serra da Mantiqueira Environmental Protection Area, municipality of Resende, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217208
Cicada in the Atlantic rainforest of Serrinha do Alambari Environmental Protection Area, municipality of Resende, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217207
Atlantic rainforest in Serra da Cantareira State Park borders Sâo Paulo city, São Paulo State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217206
Tropical beach on Saona Island, Dominican Republic.

01217205
Tropical beach with tourists under straw umbrella, Catalina Island, Dominican Republic.

01217204
Amazon "várzea" flooded forest in the dry season, when the ground appears out of water, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, municipality of Alvarães, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217203
Large group of Black Caiman (Caiman / Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217202
Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) on the margin of Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217201
Black Caiman (Caiman / Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217200
Brazilian yellow banded pink toe tarantula (Avicularia juruensis) on tree trunk of "várzea" Amazon flooded forest, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217199
Large-billed Terns (Phaetusa simplex) Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217198
Flock of Black Skimmers (Rhynchops niger) on the Tapiira beach of Japurá Lake, Amanã Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Brazil.

01217197
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) walking on land, Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217196
Black Caimans (Caiman / Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, at Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217195
Black Caiman (Caiman / Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217194
Black Caimans (Caimon / Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217193
Children of Boca do Mamirauá village sitting under a {Lecythis pisonis} tree, Lake Mamirauá, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, municipality of Alavarães, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217192
Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis) singing on the margin of Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217191
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger) in Mamirauá Lake, at Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217190
Amazon "várzea" flooded forest in the dry season, when the ground appears out of water, at Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, municipality of Alvarães, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

01217189
Reddish-bellied Parakeet (Pyrrhura frontalis) feeding on Hibiscus leaves in Serrinha do Alambari Environmental Protection Area, municipality of Resende, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217188
Flowers of "Pau-santo" tree (Kielmeyera coriacea) in the Cerrado, near the municipality of Pirenópolis, Goiás State, Central Brazil.

01217187
The "City of Stone", rock formations eroded by water, in the Cerrado, near the municipality of Pirenópolis, Goiás State, Central Brazil.

01217186
Termite nest (Armithernes euamignathus) in Cerrado near the municipality of Pirenópolis, Goiás State, Central Brazil.

01217185
Lutz's Poison Frog (Epipedobates / Ameerega flavopicta) in water, Pireneus State Park, municipality of Pirenópolis, Goiás State, Central Brazil.

01217184
Aerial view of the Campo Belo River valley and Atlantic Rainforest, Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217183
Aerial view of the Campo Belo River valley and Atlantic Rainforest, Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217182
Bronzy dusky-legged guan (Penelope obscura bronzina) in Atlantic Rainforest, Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217181
Black Capuchin monkey (Cebus nigritus) in the Atlantic Rainforest of Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217180
Cloud Atlantic Rainforest, Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217179
Cloud Atlantic Rainforest and Maromba River, Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro State, Southeastern Brazil.

01217178
Bromeliads (Dyckia maritima) flowering on the rocky walls of Torres Beach, municipality of Torres, Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Brazil.

01217177
Itaimbezinho Canyon, Aparados da Serra National Park, Northern Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Brazill.

01217176
Pampas / Azara´s fox (Lycalopex / Pseudalopex gymnocercus) Serra Geral, near Aparados da Serra National Park, Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Brazil.

01217175
Bromeliads {Dyckia maritima} on the rocky walls of Torres Beach, municipality of Torres, Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Brazil.

01217174
Boulders off Itaguaçu beach, Florianópolis city, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217173
Bromeliad {Tillandsia usneoides} flowering in the Atlantic Rainforest of Serra do rio do Rastro, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217172
Bromeliad {Vriesea flammea} in the Atlantic rainforest of Aparados da Serra National Park, Northern Rio Grande do Sul State, Southern Brazil.

01217171
Giant Tree Ferns (Dicksonia sellowiana) in wood of Araucaria pines (Araucaria angustifolia) near Urubici town, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217170
Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera manicata) on the slope of the road to Aparados da Serra National Park, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217169
Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera manicata) on the slope of the road to Aparados da Serra National Park, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217168
Natural rock formation on Igreja / Church Hill, São Joaquim National Park, near Urubici town, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217167
Giant Tree Ferns (Dicksonia sellowiana) in wood of Araucaria pines (Araucaria angustifolia) near Urubici town, Santa Catarina State, Southern Brazil.

01217166
Aerial view of Amazon "várzea" rainforest of Mamoré River, during the great 2008 flood, to the North of Trinidad city, in the Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217165
Aerial view of an island of vegetation and "Caranday" palm trees (Copernicia alba) in the floodplain of the Beni, during the 2008 great flood of Mamoré River, North of Trinidad city, the capital of the Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217164
Aerial view of a stand of "Caranday" palm trees(Copernicia alba) South of Trinidad city, Beni Department, Northwestern Bolivia.

01217163
Aerial view of the floodplain of the Beni, with waters full of red algae, and "Caranday" palm trees (Copernicia alba), Southeast of Trinidad city, Beni Department, Northwestern Bolivia.

01217162
Aerial view of floating meadows of grass in the Beni floodplain during the summer 2008 flood of the Mamoré River. South of Trinidad city, Beni Department, Northwestern Bolivia.

01217161
Aerial view of cattle isolated by the waters of the great 2008 flood of the Mamoré River in the floodplain of the Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217160
Aerial view of Trinidad city, capital of the Beni Department, during the 2008 flood of Mamoré River, Bolivia.

01217159
Aerial view of dust road near Trinidad city, capital of the Beni Department, during the 2008 flood of Mamoré River, Bolivia.

01217158
Aerial view of houses at the periphery of Trinidad city, capital of the Beni Department, during the 2008 flood of Mamoré River, Bolivia.

01217157
Aerial view of the ciy of Trinidad during the flood of summer 2008, after the waters have receded about one meter, in Beni Department, Bolivia.

01217156
Aerial view of "Caranday" palm trees (Copernicia alba) in the flooded plains of the Beni Department of Bolivia, during the 2008 great flood of the Mamoré River.

01217155
Aerial view of cattle farm isolated by the flood waters of the Mamore River, North of Trinidad city, capital of the Beni Department, 2008

01217154
Aerial view of road to the North of the Beni Department of Bolivia isolated by the waters of Mamoré River during the great flood of 2008, Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217153
Aerial view of an oxbow lake of Grande / Guapay River and lake, near the border with the Beni Department, in Santa Cruz Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217152
Aerial view of Soya bean plantation flooded during the great 2008 flood of Mamoré River, in Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

01217151
Aerial view of river meander and formation of ox-bow lake, in Amazon "várzea" Rainforest during the great 2008 flood, Northern Santa Cruz Department near the border with Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217150
Aerial view of the Ichilo River and the rainforest (Amazon Basin) with storm clouds overhead, Santa Cruz Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217149
Aerial view of the floodplain ("várzea") of the Ichilo River and the Amazon Rainforest along its margins, in Santa Cruz Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217148
Aerial view of a large meander in the Ichilo River (which forms the Mamoré River) at the border of Cochabamba and Santa Cruz departments, Bolivia.

01217147
Aerial view of floodplain of the Ichilo River (which forms the Mamoré River) at the border of Cochabamba and Santa Cruz departments, Bolivia.

01217146
Aerial view of The Yungas, rainforests of the Eastern Andes mountains, the Ichilo River and the Amboró National Park, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

01217145
Aerial view of the Pirahy River during the wet season, near Santa Cruz de la Sierra city, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

01217144
Aerial view of Giant Water Lilies (Victoria cruziana) in the main stream of the flooded Mamoré River, near Santa Ana del Yacuma, in the region Beni floodplains, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia. 2008

01217143
Aerial view of Santa Ana del Yacuma isolated by the flood waters of the Mamoré River, Beni Department, Northern Bolivia. 2008

01217142
Aerial view of Cattle ranch isolated by the great 2008 flood of the Mamoré River in the floodplains of the Beni Department of Eastern Bolivia, 2008

01217141
Aerial view of the Beni floodplains during the 2008 great flood of the Mamoré River, Beni Department, Eastern Bolivia.

01217140
Aerial view of red algae (?) near the shores of Lake Guachuna during the flood season, in the region of the great lakes of the Northern Beni Department of Northeastern Bolivia.

01217139
Aerial view of the banks of Lake Rogaguado during the flood season, in the region of the great lakes of the Northern Beni Department of Northeastern Bolivia.

01217138
Aerial view of Rogaguado Lake with its shores covered by "buriti" palm trees (Mauritia flexuosa), in the region of the great lakes of the Beni floodplains, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

01217137
Aerial view of lakes, during the flood season, in the region of the great lakes of the Northern Beni Department of Northeastern Bolivia.

01217136
Aerial view of Rogaguado Lake with its shores covered by "buriti" palm trees (Mauritia flexuosa), in the region of the great lakes of the Beni floodplains, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

01217135
Aerial view of Ginebra Lake in the region of the great lakes of the Beni floodplains, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

01217134
Aerials view of Ginebra Lake (on the background) and part of Água Clara Lagoon (foreground) in the region of the great lakes of the Beni floodplains, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

01217133
Aerial view of the meeting of the brown waters of River Mamoré and the black waters of River Guaporé / Itenez during the great flood of 2008, at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) and Bolivia (Beni Department). Amazon "várzea" flooded forest.

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Aerial view of Amazon "várzea" flooded Rainforest of Mamoré River, during the great flood of 2008, at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) with Bolivia (Beni Department).

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Aerial view of Amazon "várzea" flooded Rainforest of Mamoré River, during the great flood of 2008, at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) with Bolivia (Beni Department).

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Aerial view of Amazon "várzea" flooded Rainforest of Mamoré River, during the great flood of 2008, at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) with Bolivia (Beni Department).

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Aerial view of amazon "várzea" flooded Rainforest of the Mamoré River, during the great flood of 2008, at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) with Bolivia (Beni Department).

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Aerial view of Madeira River, where it is formed by the meeting of the waters of Beni River (clearer water, left) and Mamoré River at the border of Brazil (Rondônia State) and Bolivia (Beni Department).

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Aerial view of rapids on the Beni River at Cachuela Esperanza, Pando Department (border with Beni Department), Northeastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) processing plant with large piles of nut shell residue, Riberalta town, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of amazon "várzea" flooded forest along the Beni River near Riberalta town, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Riberalta town and lake at the back of the town, and the Beni River, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Riberalta town and the Beni River, Beni Department, Northeastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of saw-mills and timber from the Amazon Rainforest on the margin of Beni River, Riberalta town, Beni Department, Bolivia.

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Aerial view of gallery rainforest in flood time on the plains of Northern Beni Department, Northeast Bolivia.

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Aerial view of gallery rainforest in flood time on the plains of Northern Beni Department, Northeast Bolivia.

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Aerial view of vestiges on the land of ancient agricultural works of primitive people, Beni floodplain, Beni Department, Bolivia

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Aerial view of vestiges on the land of ancient agricultural works of primitive people, Beni floodplain, Beni Department, Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Grande / Guapay river and its oxbow lakes, near the border with the Beni Department, Santa Cruz Department, Eastern Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Ichilo River, meanders and tropical rainforest, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Ichilo River flowing through agricultural and rainforest land, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Ichilo River where it reaches the plain after coming down from the Andes, dry season, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

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Ichilo River and the Yungas rainforest in the dry season, Amboró National Park, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

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Aerial view of Ichilo River in dry season, near Santa Cruz de la Sierra city, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.

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Black Caiman (Caiman / Melanosuchus niger) Mamirauá Lake, Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Amazonas State, Northern Brazil.

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Flowers of the Cannon ball tree (Couroupita guianensis) native to the Amazon Upland Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil

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Collared peccary (Tayassu tayacu) with young in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil.

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White-lipped peccary (Tayassu albirostris / pecari) Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil.

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Aerial view of a lagoon near the Araguaia River, Cerrado region, Mato Grosso State, Central Brazil.

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Fruits of Tucum palm (Bactris sp) Mato Grosso State, Central Brazil.

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Carnaúba palm trees (Copernicia prunifera) Brazilian Cerrado, Mato Grosso State, Central Brazil.

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Man harvesting pineapples, Roraima State, Northern Brazil.

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Aerial view of burned-out land in the Cerrado of Roraima, by the road Boa Vista city - Bonfim town, Roraima State, Northern Brazil.

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Aerial view of Rice plantation on the margin of Branco River, near Boa Vista city, Roraim