809-9072 - Woman using hot wax to outline a dragon design, Batik production, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia, Asia

1112-10910 - The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

1112-10802 - Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) breeding colony at Baily Head on Deception Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

1112-10765 - Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) breeding colony at Brown Bluff on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

743-2323 - Detail of Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra) stripes, Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

743-2310 - Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) calf, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

743-2295 - African jacana (Actophilornis africanus), Zimanga Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

1112-10635 - Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) feather detail, on Carcass Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean, South America

1112-10459 - King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) detail at breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

1112-10384 - Caspian Terns (Hydroprogne caspia) at breeding colony on Ile des Oiseaux in the Parc National du Delta du Saloum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

1112-10008 - Macro photograph of a spider (Order Araneae) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

1387-824 - Black and white banded Sea Krait, Indonesia.

1387-799 - Rockmover wrasse in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

1387-782 - An anemone grows on the rocks of Marys pinnacle in Resurrection Bay, Alaska.

1387-775 - Southern stingrays congregate on the sandbar in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.

1387-749 - A longspine grouper (Epinephelus longispinis) being cleaned by a cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus).

1387-721 - Eye detail of a juvenile crocodilefish, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

1387-719 - Spotted porcelain crab, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

1387-718 - Eye close-up on a crocodile flathead, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

1387-717 - Squat shrimp, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.

1387-705 - Bubble-tip anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1112-9379 - Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps), pair exhibiting courtship behavior on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South America

1387-608 - A lionfish portrait, Anilao, Philippines.

1387-601 - The curled arm of a crinoid, Anilao, Philippines.

1387-600 - Two nudibranchs with two emperor shrimp riding on their backs, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.

1387-580 - Detail of a reef-building coral colony growing on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-574 - Detail of a reef-building coral colony, Favia sp., growing on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-571 - Detail of a reef-building coral colony, Favia sp., growing on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-569 - Detail of a colonial tunicate growing on a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-565 - A beautiful nudibranch, Chromodoris coi, crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-557 - Detail of a scorpionfish's face in Indonesia's Banda Sea.

1387-553 - A colorful ornate ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, hovers over a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-522 - Beautiful coral polyps grow close together in a vibrant colony amid the tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

1387-505 - Detail of a sponge growing on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-504 - A well-camouflaged ornate ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, hovers over a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-489 - A beautiful bouquet of tunicates and cnidarians grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the Lesser Sunda Islands is known for both its amazing marine biodiversity as well its infamous dragons.

1387-470 - A school of lined sweetlips, Plectorhinchus lineatus, swim above a healthy coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

1387-456 - Detail of coral polyps, Tubastrea sp., growing on a healthy reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

1387-454 - Detail of coral polyps growing on a healthy reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

1387-420 - Detail of the eye of a blue-spotted pufferfish, Arothron caeruleopunctatus, in Alor, Indonesia.

1387-415 - Detail of a mushroom coral, Fungia sp., growing on a beautiful reef in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia.

1387-406 - A beautiful feather duster worm, Bispira sp., grows on a coral reef in Alor, Indonesia.

1387-395 - Detail of the mouth on a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-394 - Detail of a warty starfish on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-393 - Abstract of the tentacles on a bulbed-anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-387 - Detail of the polyps of a Goniopora coral growing in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-386 - A harlequin swimming crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) sits on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-384 - Detail of an encrusting sponge growing in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-383 - Abstract of the mouth of a Trachyphyllia coral growing in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-378 - A lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunts for prey in a seagrass meadow in the Banda Islands of eastern Indonesia.

1387-377 - A pair of harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) lie in a small recess on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

1387-354 - A blue line grouper (Cephalopholis formosa) swims on a reef in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.

1387-345 - Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-342 - Detail of the spiral tentacles arrangement of a feather duster worm (Bispira sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-340 - A young false clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) snuggles into its host anemone in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-338 - Detail of a feather duster worm growing on a coral reef near Alor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.

1387-329 - Detail of a colorful giant clam (Tridacna maxima) growing on a reef near Alor in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.

1387-321 - A large map pufferfish (Arothron mappa) swims along a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

1387-305 - A tiny shrimp (Periclimenes soror) lives on a pin-cushion starfish in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

1387-302 - Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

1387-300 - Acoel flatworms cover a coral colony on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

1387-299 - Detail of a coral colony in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

1387-298 - Detail of a colonial tunicate growing on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, tropical region is home to extraordinary marine biodiversity.

1387-290 - Detail of the texture on a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its incredible marine biodiversity and gorgeous reefs.

1387-288 - Detail of the colorful dorsal fin of a scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis sp.) in Wakatobi National Park, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its incredible marine biodiversity and gorgeous reefs.

1387-262 - A colorful nudibranch (Nembrotha kubaryana) crawls slowly across a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

1387-252 - Abstract of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life.

1387-241 - Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

1387-238 - A live sundial shell (Architectonica perspectiva) crawls across the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity.

1387-196 - Detail of anchor coral tentacles (Euphyllia sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity.

1387-189 - A beautiful nudibranch (Halgerda batangas) crawls on the sandy seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms.

1387-185 - Strap-weed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

1387-178 - A giant oceanic manta ray (Manta birostris) with beautiful distinct markings, topside view, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

1112-9096 - By-the-wind sailor (Velella velella), held in a hand without stinging just outside Newport Beach, California, United States of America, North America

1387-129 - A close-up of the underside of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), United States of America, North America

1387-121 - A blue-spotted sea urchin (Astropyga radiata), Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific, North America

741-6524 - Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) drinking at a waterhole, Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

1116-53424 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) stands on kopje watching camera in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53422 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) lies on bank with another in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53421 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) lies on bank watching camera in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53410 - Plains zebra (Equus quagga) stands watching camera at dawn at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53406 - Plains zebra (Equus quagga) and blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) drinking together in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53354 - Scenic view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) near shore of river with a group of plains zebra (Equus quagga) in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-53320 - Scenic view of a large herd of blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) near shore of river while a group of plains zebra (Equus quagga) cross the water, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

1116-53175 - Close-up detail of an African elephant's face (Loxodonta), Erinidi Park, Erongo Region, Namibia

1116-53127 - Close-up portrait of a Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) standing in the forest looking up, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53125 - Portrait of a Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) walking through grass in forest towards camera, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53126 - Close-up of a Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying in the forest, widely yawning, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53124 - Portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) walking down to a rocky waterhole, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53123 - Close-up portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying down in the grass, watching the camera, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53122 - Portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying down in the grass staring ahead into the distance, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53121 - Portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying beside waterhole, watching camera, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53120 - Portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying beside waterhole, watching camera, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53119 - Portrait of Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) lying on ground amongst roots in forest, looking at the camera, Madhya Pradesh, India

1116-53099 - Submerged alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is only visible with his armored back poking above placid waters as he hunts on the muddy bottom of the Okefenokee Swamp. The reptiles skin has embedded bony plates called osteoderms or scutes. Alligator populations are considered to have recovered from overharvesting pressures through supplemental farming practices and protections placed on wild animals. However, the species is still federally listed as threatened because it looks like the American crocodile, which is endangered, Georgia, United States of America

1116-53447 - Two plains zebra (Equus quagga) stand in sunlit savannah in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

1116-52987 - Close-up detail of water buffalo hieroglyphs at Saqqara, village of ancient, Egyptian burial grounds, Saqqara, Egypt

1358-440 - Galapagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus), large lizard can can grow to five feet long and live for 60 years, South Plaza island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

1184-12440 - Humberstone Saltpeter Works, UNESCO World Heritage Site, northern Atacama, Chile, South America

1112-8963 - An argonaut (Genus Argonauta), a group of pelagic octopuses. Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America