2011 - January Highlights (95) More files...
More than 3800 great images have been added to our site over the last month. We would like to flag up some of the key additions:



Madagascar wildlife from Alex Hyde and Inaki Relanzon, including great fossas.

Ingo Arndt's Christmas Island endemics and dramatic animal mass images.

Wildlife and landscapes from the December ^big freeze^ in the UK.

Great new underwater coverage including the world's largest creature, the blue whale.

Edwin Giesbers' Spring woodlands and wild boar families.

Arabian oryx and other Middle Eastern species form Staffan Widstrand.

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) displaying in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010,  HIGHLY COMMENDED, ANIMAL PORTRAITS, 2011 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
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Ross Hoddinott / Robin (Erithacus rubecula) displaying in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010, HIGHLY COMMENDED, ANIMAL PORTRAITS, 2011 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Ploughshare / Angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora), one of the most endangered turtles in the world, Baie de Baly National Park, North west Madagascar.
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Inaki Relanzon / Ploughshare / Angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora), one of the most endangered turtles in the world, Baie de Baly National Park, North west Madagascar.
Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male snarling, dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species. Not available for ringtone/wallpaper use.
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Alex Hyde / Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male snarling, dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species. Not available for ringtone/wallpaper use.
After an incubation period of 45 to 55 days and several days long ascent through the sand the hatchling Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) emerge all together. Ostional Beach, Costa Rica, No...
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Solvin Zankl / After an incubation period of 45 to 55 days and several days long ascent through the sand the hatchling Olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) emerge all together. Ostional Beach, Costa Rica, No...
King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) displaying at hovering Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) Beach front, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, South Atlantic. January
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Nick Garbutt / King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) displaying at hovering Antarctic Tern (Sterna vittata) Beach front, Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, South Atlantic. January
Baby Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) struggles against the swell to swim away from the beach where it hatched, Ostional, Costa Rica. October. Winner of the Underwater category of the G...
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Solvin Zankl / Baby Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) struggles against the swell to swim away from the beach where it hatched, Ostional, Costa Rica. October. Winner of the Underwater category of the G...
Bat rays (Myliobatis californica) schooling,  Redondo Rock, Galapagos Is
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Jeff Rotman / Bat rays (Myliobatis californica) schooling, Redondo Rock, Galapagos Is
Grounded iceberg, with grooves caused by air bubbles eroding ice. Greenland, 1985.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Grounded iceberg, with grooves caused by air bubbles eroding ice. Greenland, 1985.
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) slapping the surface during courtship battle, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
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Mark Carwardine / Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) slapping the surface during courtship battle, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
Ice floes as sea ice breaks up in summer off coast of Northwest Greenland, 1980.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Ice floes as sea ice breaks up in summer off coast of Northwest Greenland, 1980.
Thawing slabs of sea ice in summer, Northwest Greenland, 1980.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Thawing slabs of sea ice in summer, Northwest Greenland, 1980.
Close up of Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) in water showing its ivory tooth, Northwest Greenland.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Close up of Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) in water showing its ivory tooth, Northwest Greenland.
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male in breeding plumage performing a "bubbling display"which is used in both courtship and aggressive territorial encounters. The male holds its head and tail and 2 ro...
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Gerrit Vyn / Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) male in breeding plumage performing a "bubbling display"which is used in both courtship and aggressive territorial encounters. The male holds its head and tail and 2 ro...
Thousands of Snow geese (Chen caerulescens) taking flight to begin their migration south from their summer nesting grounds in the Arctic, Alaska.
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Steven Kazlowski / Thousands of Snow geese (Chen caerulescens) taking flight to begin their migration south from their summer nesting grounds in the Arctic, Alaska.
Two Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) fledgling chicks, that have recently left the safety of their nest cavity. Alberta, Canada. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Two Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) fledgling chicks, that have recently left the safety of their nest cavity. Alberta, Canada. June.
Female Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) swimming from the open ocean towards the beach of Ostional, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean to gather for an arribada (mass nesting event). November
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Solvin Zankl / Female Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) swimming from the open ocean towards the beach of Ostional, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean to gather for an arribada (mass nesting event). November
Scottish Wild Cat (Felis silvestris grampia) head portrait in profile (captive) UK
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Alex Hyde / Scottish Wild Cat (Felis silvestris grampia) head portrait in profile (captive) UK
Inuit home with dead Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) hanging outside to keep them cold. Moriussaq, Northwest Greenland.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Inuit home with dead Arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) hanging outside to keep them cold. Moriussaq, Northwest Greenland.
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) profile portrait of juvenile, Bernard Spit, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
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Steven Kazlowski / Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) profile portrait of juvenile, Bernard Spit, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Male Blackbird {Turdus merula} digging for food in snow, Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Male Blackbird {Turdus merula} digging for food in snow, Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Robin {Erithacus rubecula} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Robin {Erithacus rubecula} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Pied Wagtail {Motacilla alba} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Pied Wagtail {Motacilla alba} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Meadow Pipit {Anthus pratensis} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Meadow Pipit {Anthus pratensis} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Beech wood, Hallerbos, Belgium, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Beech wood, Hallerbos, Belgium, April
Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on the flowering stem of a native English Bluebell  (Endymion nonscriptus) Banstead Woods. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). North Downs Su...
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Russell Cooper / Green Veined White Butterfly (Pieris napi) resting on the flowering stem of a native English Bluebell (Endymion nonscriptus) Banstead Woods. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). North Downs Su...
Deep blue carpet of Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Beech wood with Sycamore sapling, Hallerbos, Belgium, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Deep blue carpet of Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Beech wood with Sycamore sapling, Hallerbos, Belgium, April
RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or...
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Edwin Giesbers / RF- Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta / Endymion scriptum) flowering in Broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata), Hallerbos, Belgium. April. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or...
Opposite-leaved Golden saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium) Luxembourg
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Philippe Clement / Opposite-leaved Golden saxifrage (Chrysosplenium oppositifolium) Luxembourg
Common dog violet (Viola riviniana) flowers, Belgium, October
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Edwin Giesbers / Common dog violet (Viola riviniana) flowers, Belgium, October
Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) male perched in a pine tree branch, singing in spring, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. May.
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Gerrit Vyn / Tennessee Warbler (Vermivora peregrina) male perched in a pine tree branch, singing in spring, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. May.
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing on moss covered branch, with wings outstretched, and food for chicks in beak, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
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Andy Rouse / 2020VISION / Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing on moss covered branch, with wings outstretched, and food for chicks in beak, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
Aesculapian snake (Elaphe longissima) coiled in branch of apple tree, with fruit hanging below, Poitou France, Europe. Controlled conditions.
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Daniel Heuclin / Aesculapian snake (Elaphe longissima) coiled in branch of apple tree, with fruit hanging below, Poitou France, Europe. Controlled conditions.
Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand.
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Georgette Douwma / Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand.
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fluking / diving,~Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
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Mark Carwardine / Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fluking / diving,~Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
Killer whale / Orca {Orcinus orca} attacks Grey whale calf {Eschrichtius robustus} California, USA
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Sue Flood / Killer whale / Orca {Orcinus orca} attacks Grey whale calf {Eschrichtius robustus} California, USA
Field gateway in snow, late evening light, nr Bradworthy, Devon, Uk. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Field gateway in snow, late evening light, nr Bradworthy, Devon, Uk. December 2010
Ivy leaves (Hedera sp) in snow and heavy frost, Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Ivy leaves (Hedera sp) in snow and heavy frost, Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Heavy build up of hoar frost on a single stem of dead grass. Berwickshire, Scotland, December 2010
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Laurie Campbell / Heavy build up of hoar frost on a single stem of dead grass. Berwickshire, Scotland, December 2010
Hoar frost covering ploughed field, with mature Oak tree (Quercus) Warwickshire, England, UK, December 2010
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John Cancalosi / Hoar frost covering ploughed field, with mature Oak tree (Quercus) Warwickshire, England, UK, December 2010
Robin {Erithacus rubecula} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Robin {Erithacus rubecula} in snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK. December 2010
Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding in garden on ornamental Rowan (Sorbus sp) berries, Berwickshire, Scotland, November 2010
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Laurie Campbell / Waxwings (Bombycilla garrulus) feeding in garden on ornamental Rowan (Sorbus sp) berries, Berwickshire, Scotland, November 2010
Female Blackbird {Turdus merula} in deep snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK, December 2010
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Ross Hoddinott / Female Blackbird {Turdus merula} in deep snow, nr Bradworthy, Devon, UK, December 2010
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) portrait, in sonw covered garden, Wales, UK. December
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Andy Rouse / European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) portrait, in sonw covered garden, Wales, UK. December
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) male standing on snow covered ground, vocalising in spring courtship. Males retain the white body plumage of winter plumage and molt the head and neck feathers to th...
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Gerrit Vyn / Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) male standing on snow covered ground, vocalising in spring courtship. Males retain the white body plumage of winter plumage and molt the head and neck feathers to th...
Skylark (Alauda arvensis) attracted to feed below seed feeders in a garden after heavy snowfall covering its naturally occuring food supply, Berwickshire. Scotland, December 2010
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Laurie Campbell / Skylark (Alauda arvensis) attracted to feed below seed feeders in a garden after heavy snowfall covering its naturally occuring food supply, Berwickshire. Scotland, December 2010
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on tree stump in garden with snow falling, Wales, UK. December
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Andy Rouse / European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on tree stump in garden with snow falling, Wales, UK. December
Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on dead stem of Purple loosetrife (Lythrum salicaria) Berwickshire, Scotland, December
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Laurie Campbell / Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on dead stem of Purple loosetrife (Lythrum salicaria) Berwickshire, Scotland, December
Wind farm turbines against cloudy sky seen inside incandescent lamp / bulb against white background~Digital composite
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Philippe Clement / Wind farm turbines against cloudy sky seen inside incandescent lamp / bulb against white background~Digital composite
Female Anglerfish fanfin seadevil (Caulophryne jordani) - Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean, found at 700-3000m.
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David Shale / Female Anglerfish fanfin seadevil (Caulophryne jordani) - Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean, found at 700-3000m.
Photovoltaic solar panels on roof of house inside incandescent lamp / bulb against black background~Digital composite
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Philippe Clement / Photovoltaic solar panels on roof of house inside incandescent lamp / bulb against black background~Digital composite
Swarm of Common / Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)in sea loch, Isle of Mull, Scotland. June.
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Alex Hyde / Swarm of Common / Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita)in sea loch, Isle of Mull, Scotland. June.
Icicles hanging in interior of melting iceberg. Thule, Northwest Greenland, 1980.
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Bryan and Cherry Alexander / Icicles hanging in interior of melting iceberg. Thule, Northwest Greenland, 1980.
Aerial view of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) at surface, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
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Mark Carwardine / Aerial view of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) at surface, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing and blowing, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
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Mark Carwardine / Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing and blowing, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
Indri (Indri indri) portrait, sitting in tree, tropical rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
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Alex Hyde / Indri (Indri indri) portrait, sitting in tree, tropical rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) head close-up portrait of an adult male, with snowflakes on fur, Barter Island, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
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Steven Kazlowski / Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) head close-up portrait of an adult male, with snowflakes on fur, Barter Island, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male head portrait, in dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species.
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Alex Hyde / Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male head portrait, in dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species.
RF- Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) males fighting with locked horns, Dubai Desert Conservation area, United Arab Emirates. February. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free....
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Staffan Widstrand / RF- Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) males fighting with locked horns, Dubai Desert Conservation area, United Arab Emirates. February. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free....
Diademed Sifakas (Propithecus diadema diadema) family group with baby in tropical rainforest. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
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Alex Hyde / Diademed Sifakas (Propithecus diadema diadema) family group with baby in tropical rainforest. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
White tailed deer {Odocoileus virginianus} young male grazing beside water at sunset, Texas, USA
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Rolf Nussbaumer / White tailed deer {Odocoileus virginianus} young male grazing beside water at sunset, Texas, USA
Harvest Mouse ( Micromys minutus) feeding on ear of wheat, Captive, UK, August
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David Kjaer / Harvest Mouse ( Micromys minutus) feeding on ear of wheat, Captive, UK, August
European river otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, captive, UK
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Alex Hyde / European river otter (Lutra lutra) swimming, captive, UK
Wild boar (Sus scrofa) mother watching over tiny piglets, the Netherlands, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Wild boar (Sus scrofa) mother watching over tiny piglets, the Netherlands, April
Wild boar (Sus scrofa) piglets sleeping, the Netherlands, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Wild boar (Sus scrofa) piglets sleeping, the Netherlands, April
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) family group on river bank, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland, Endangered / threatened species
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Mark Carwardine / Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) family group on river bank, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland, Endangered / threatened species
Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) drinking, Endangered species, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
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Mark Carwardine / Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) drinking, Endangered species, Mkhaya Game Reserve, Swaziland
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, calling, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
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Edwin Giesbers / Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, calling, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) looking curious, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
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Edwin Giesbers / Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) looking curious, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
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Edwin Giesbers / Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) breeding pair on water with cygnet; captive
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LYNN M. STONE / Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) breeding pair on water with cygnet; captive
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing in fast flowing freshwater river, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
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Andy Rouse / 2020VISION / Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing in fast flowing freshwater river, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) head portrait of male displaying on a lek. Freemont County, Wyoming, USA, March.
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Gerrit Vyn / Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) head portrait of male displaying on a lek. Freemont County, Wyoming, USA, March.
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male in breeding plumage, perched on cattails in wetlands, Alberta, Canada. June.
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Gerrit Vyn / Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male in breeding plumage, perched on cattails in wetlands, Alberta, Canada. June.
Crimson breasted shrike / Burchell's gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus) Namibia
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Hermann Brehm / Crimson breasted shrike / Burchell's gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus) Namibia
Sand fish lizard (Scincus scincus) moving through sand, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE
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Staffan Widstrand / Sand fish lizard (Scincus scincus) moving through sand, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE
Leaf nosed twig snake (Langaha madagascariensis) male, Baie de Baly National Park, North west Madagascar.
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Inaki Relanzon / Leaf nosed twig snake (Langaha madagascariensis) male, Baie de Baly National Park, North west Madagascar.
Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus carnifex) underwater view of female swimming on surface, Traversari lake, Campigna National Park, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany regions, Italy
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Fabio Liverani / Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus carnifex) underwater view of female swimming on surface, Traversari lake, Campigna National Park, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany regions, Italy
Swarm of Common / Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in sea loch, Isle of Mull, Scotland. June.
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Alex Hyde / Swarm of Common / Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in sea loch, Isle of Mull, Scotland. June.
The arrival of many Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) at the beach of Ostional, Costa Rica, Pacific coast, at the beginning of an arribada (mass nesting event) November ^^^ Thousands an...
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Solvin Zankl / The arrival of many Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) at the beach of Ostional, Costa Rica, Pacific coast, at the beginning of an arribada (mass nesting event) November ^^^ Thousands an...
Western Sandpipers (Calidris mauri) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) roosting during spring migration. Gray's Harbor County, Washington, USA, April.
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Gerrit Vyn / Western Sandpipers (Calidris mauri) and Dunlin (Calidris alpina) roosting during spring migration. Gray's Harbor County, Washington, USA, April.
Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly (Boloria euphrosyne) at rest on Bracken with wings closed, Bentley Wood, Wiltshire, England, UK
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David Kjaer / Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly (Boloria euphrosyne) at rest on Bracken with wings closed, Bentley Wood, Wiltshire, England, UK
Privet Hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) resting on a privet bush (Ligustrum vulgare) a food plant of its caterpillar. Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. July.
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Alex Hyde / Privet Hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) resting on a privet bush (Ligustrum vulgare) a food plant of its caterpillar. Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK. July.
Mating pair of Small Blue Butterflies (Cupido minimus) on plant stem, Surrey, England, UK
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Russell Cooper / Mating pair of Small Blue Butterflies (Cupido minimus) on plant stem, Surrey, England, UK
Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flowers, Belgium, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Wood anemone (Anemone nemorosa) flowers, Belgium, April
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, vocalising, aggresive behaviour, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
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Edwin Giesbers / Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, vocalising, aggresive behaviour, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella) Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE, February
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Staffan Widstrand / Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella) Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE, February
Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) head and horns above sand dune, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE, Endangered species
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Staffan Widstrand / Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) head and horns above sand dune, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai, UAE, Endangered species
Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus carnifex) underwater view of female swimming near surface, Traversari lake, Campigna National Park, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany regions, Italy
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Fabio Liverani / Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus carnifex) underwater view of female swimming near surface, Traversari lake, Campigna National Park, Emilia Romagna and Tuscany regions, Italy
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, showing blowhole and vertebrae of spine, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
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Mark Carwardine / Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, showing blowhole and vertebrae of spine, Endangered species, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) swarm in flight near buildings, Paris, France
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Laurent Geslin / Honey bee (Apis mellifera) swarm in flight near buildings, Paris, France
Diademed Sifakas (Propithecus diadema diadema) family group with baby in tropical rainforest. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
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Alex Hyde / Diademed Sifakas (Propithecus diadema diadema) family group with baby in tropical rainforest. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar. IUCN Endangered Species.
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing on exposed stone, in fast flowing freshwater river, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
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Andy Rouse / Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) portrait, standing on exposed stone, in fast flowing freshwater river, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK
Wild boar (Sus scrofa) female with piglets from two different litters, the Netherlands, April
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Edwin Giesbers / Wild boar (Sus scrofa) female with piglets from two different litters, the Netherlands, April
Killer whale (Orcinus orca) breaking surface. North Sea.
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Philip Stephen / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) breaking surface. North Sea.
Adult non-breeding Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise over freshwater lake (once an old site for commercial peat extraction) near Westhay, Somerset Levels, part of the Avalon Marshes system of nature...
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John Waters / Adult non-breeding Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise over freshwater lake (once an old site for commercial peat extraction) near Westhay, Somerset Levels, part of the Avalon Marshes system of nature...