860-290217 - Kruger National Park ranger using an axe to extract a tusk from the body of a naturally dead elephant (Loxodonta africana) to combat poaching, Kruger NP, South Africa
860-290220 - Kruger National Park rangers cleaning in the river a tusk just extracted from the body of a naturally dead elephant (Loxodonta africana) in order to fight against poaching, Kruger NP, South Africa
860-290221 - Kruger National Park rangers carrying a tusk of Elephant (Loxodonta africana) just extracted and cleaned in the river to fight against poaching, Kruger NP, South Africa
860-290219 - Kruger National Park rangers carrying a tusk that has just been extracted to the root of the body of a naturally dead elephant (Loxodonta africana) in order to fight against poaching, Kruger NP, South Africa
860-290218 - Rangers of the Kruger National Park just extracted a tusk to the root for two hours from the body of a naturally dead elephant (Loxodonta africana) in order to fight against poaching, Kruger NP, South Africa
860-288860 - African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana africana) sprinkling sand after crossing the Luangwa River at dawn, South Luangwa NP, Zambia
860-288859 - African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana africana) sprinkling sand after crossing the Luangwa River at dawn, South Luangwa NP, Zambia
978-408 - 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
978-407 - Painted lady caterpillar shortly before changing to chrysalis. It hangs itself upside down in this hooked position for around 24 hours. It continues to move throughout the 24 hours in gentle changes of position. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-409 - 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
978-415 - Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-413 - 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
978-414 - Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
978-410 - 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
978-411 - 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
978-412 - 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
917-215 - Rough-toothed Dolphin, Steno bredanensis, surfacing, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean. This species can be identified by itÃs sloping forehead & white ëlipsë.
917-219 - Rough-toothed Dolphin, Steno bredanensis, surfacing with part of a Dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, in itÃs mouth, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean. This species of Dolphin is known to prey on large fish such as Dorado.
917-177 - Central American Spinner Dolphin, Stenella longirostris centroamericana, spinning right in front of the photographer, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean.
917-218 - Rough-toothed Dolphin, Steno bredanensis, surfacing with a Dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, in itÃs mouth, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean. This species of Dolphin is known to prey on large fish such as Dorado.
917-191 - Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, tail-walking. I counted at least 9 small Remora's on this animal, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean.
917-171 - Central American Spinner Dolphins, Stenella longirostris centroamericana, this is part of a super-pod of over 2,000 individuals, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean.
917-192 - Common Bottlenose Dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, tail-walking. I counted at least 9 small Remora's on this animal, Costa Rica, Pacific Ocean.