1116-49407 - Two Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia), perched side by side near entrance to their burrow, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States of America
1116-49409 - Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) perched on the ground with head turned to look backwards, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States of America
1116-49671 - Research divers from the MOC Marine Institute map out coral damage at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui, Hawaii. In the future, data from here will help to determine the health of Hawaii's reefs, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-49673 - Research divers from the MOC Marine Institute glue broken coral heads back together and map out coral damage at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui, Hawaii. In the future, data from here will help to determine the health of Hawaii's reefs, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-49149 - Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula), known for sitting on the highest perch possible while looking for prey such as voles moving below. This one sits on the top of a tree against a blue sky, South-central Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America
1116-49296 - A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is staring into the distance in a close-up of her face and neck. She has brown fur covered with black spots, and the background bokeh is a smooth and creamy gold, Serengti, Tanzania
1116-49410 - Pair of Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia) perched on Cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia) skeleton, Casa Grande, Arizona, United States of America
1116-49661 - A Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species, makes it’s way from the beach back into the Pacific Ocean, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-49659 - Japanese Flying Squid (Todarodes pacificus), also knows as a Japanese common squid, in black water. This image was captured a mile off the island of Yap at night with the bottom 1000+ feet below. Hundreds of these squid passed by very quickly. This one paused just briefly for a portrait. It is one of the most abundant of the commercially valuable squid in the world, Yap, Micronesia
1116-49662 - This Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species, is rubbing it's chin on it's shoulder, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-50281 - A female Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) flies through the Lucifer crocosmia (Crocosmia curtonus) in an Oregon flower garden in summertime; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America
1116-50331 - A Bengal tigress (Panthera tigris tigris) lies up to her neck in the dark shadows of a water hole. Her name is Maya 'The Enchantress', and she has orange and black stripes with white patches on her head; India
1116-50253 - Grizzly bear sow (Ursus arctos horribilis) sitting on ground, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Portage, Alaska, United States of America
1116-50330 - A male lion (Panthera leo) lies with its head bathed in the golden light of dawn. It has a big mane and is staring into the distance,Klein's Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania
1116-50263 - Willow Ptarmigan male (Lagopus lagopus) turning into his summer colours from his white winter's coat, Denali National Park and Preserve; Alaska, United States of America
832-389413 - Graphic structure on underside of Red Pillow Starfish (Halithyle regularis), detail, Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage, Australia, Oceania
832-389404 - Soft coral, leather coral (Lobophytum) with semi-enclosed polyps, detail, Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage, Australia, Oceania
832-389419 - Slice anemone, Giant Cup Mushroom (Amplexidiscus fenestrafer), detail with mouth, Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage, Australia, Oceania
832-389420 - Detail of toxic Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), spines, crown of thorns, Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage, Australia, Oceania
1179-4584 - Detail of deer, rock engraving, Naquane National Park, Capo di Ponte, Valcamonica (Val Camonica), Brescia province, Lombardy, Italy, Europe