978-411 - As the time to change gets nearer, the caterpillar begins to move more and more, sometimes shaking vigorously. The skin begins to split and the caterpillar sheds its skin in a concertina motion. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-343 - Spectacled Bears often make a resting 'nest' in a tree, here one can be seen doing just that, breaking branches off and lowering them down to make a resting area in the tree. Ecuador
978-345 - Spectacled Bears often make a resting 'nest' in a tree, here one can be seen doing just that, breaking branches off and lowering them down to make a resting area in the tree. Ecuador
978-130 - Spanish Dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineus) Spectacular and largest of the nudibranchs (naked gills) and are reported to reach up to 50 cms in length. Nocturnal. Red Sea.
978-63 - Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa) Showing its namesake bright red inside mouth. Can often be found living amongst colonies of Yellow Sweeper (Parapriacanthus ransonneti) which it vigorously protects from attack by passing jacks, in return for feeding from the same glassfish colony. Red Sea.
978-98 - Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens). The largest of the triggerfish family and often aggressive when approached especially whilst nesting.Red Sea.
978-412 - When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-405 - As the caterpillars grow, they leave their silk protection and continue feeding until they are large and mature enough to seek somewhere safe to change into chrysalis.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK