1112-11007 - Adult red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
1112-9908 - The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
1359-1301 - Hoatzin (Ophisthocomus hoazin) perching on branch by Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru, South America
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
1358-446 - Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, on San Cristobal island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
1358-445 - Blue Footed Booby (Sula nebouxii), a marine bird found in the Eastern Pacific whose unusual blue feet feature in courtship rituals, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
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
1358-439 - Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, San Cristobal island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
1358-438 - Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, San Cristobal island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
1358-432 - 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
1358-430 - 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
1358-429 - 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
1358-425 - 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
1112-8907 - Brown booby (Sula leucogaster), in flight off small islet north of Isla San Marcos, Baja California Sur, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America
1385-67 - Green chameleon camouflaged among lush foliage, displaying natural wildlife and adaptation at Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
832-401273 - Frontal portrait of Sea Cow (Dugong dugon) or Dugong accompanied by school of Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) fish feeding Smooth ribbon seagrass, Red sea, Egypt, Africa
1350-6608 - Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico.
Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed.
Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant
1350-6606 - A Mexican staff member holds a tucan at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico
1350-6595 - Mexican aztec dress gods at Grand Palladium White Sand Resort and Spa in Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Caribbean Coast, Mexico.
Aztec clothing was generally loose fitting and did not completely cover the body. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the people were surprised to see them in their full armour, with only their faces exposed.
Aztec clothes were generally made of cotton (which was imported) or ayate fiber, made from the Maguey Cactus (also called the Century Plant or American Aloe). Women would weave the fibers into clothing, a task girls were taught as young teenagers. Because of their vast trading network, the Aztecs were able to make use of a beautiful array of dyes, creating the brilliant
1350-6678 - Strawberry Poison Frog (Dendrobates pumilio), adult, Bastimentos National Park, Bocas del Toro, Panama. The strawberry poison frog or strawberry poison-dart frog (Oophaga pumilio or Dendrobates pumilio) is a species of small amphibian poison dart frog found in Central America. It is common throughout its range, which extends from eastern central Nicaragua through Costa Rica and northwestern Panama. The species is often found in humid lowlands and premontane forest, but large populations are also found in disturbed areas such as plantations. The strawberry poison frog is perhaps most famous for its widespread variation in coloration, comprising approximately 15���30 color morphs, most of which are presumed to be true-breeding. O. pumilio, while not the most poisonous of the dendrobatids, is the most toxic member of its genus. The species is most diverse in Panama with varieties in vivid shades of all red, orange, blue, yellow or green, green and yellow, white with red, orange or black and spotted varieties. The most colorful mix is found in Isla Bastimentos Marine National Park though not all in one place. Colors vary by location. A beach on the north side of the island is named after the species. Two of Southern Explorations' Panama tours visit red frog habitat. Both the eight-day Panama Adventure trip and eleven-day Panama Highlights trip spend time in Isla Bastimentos Marine National Park and the former also goes to Red Frog Beach.
The red frog is not as poisonous as some of its cousins and is not a threat to humans. It subsists on a diet of ants that dine on poisonous plants, providing the red frog its protective skin toxin. Males attract females with a loud quick chirp. To hear the distinctive sound before you depart on your Panama tours, go to the University of Michigan Museum's biodiversity website (www.animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu.) After birth, the tadpoles climb aboard the mother who deposits them in different protected areas where she retu
832-398035 - Indian cameleer (camel driver) bedouin with camel silhouettes in sand dunes of Thar desert on sunset. Caravan in Rajasthan travel tourism background safari adventure. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia
832-397710 - Rajasthan travel background, two indian cameleers (camel drivers) with camels silhouettes in dunes of Thar desert on sunset. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, Asia
1116-51201 - Male Bluegill Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) with an erect spinous dorsal fin photographed under water off Maui, Hawaii, USA. He was circling above his prepared spawning area suggesting that this is a courtship display; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51208 - Portrait of a male Yellowtail Coris (Coris gaimard) taken while scuba diving the Kona coast; Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51216 - Surrounded by patches of Rice Coral (Montipora capitata), a Red Slate Pencil Urchin (Heterocentrotus mamillatus) and a Needle-spined (Urchin Echinostrephus aciculatus) rest on Molokini Backwall which is located offshore of Maui, Hawaii, USA; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51217 - Ridgeback Slipper Lobster (Scyllarides haanii) hiding in its lair between lava rocks on Molokini Crater's backwall offshore of Maui; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51207 - Underwater portrait of a pair of Eyestripe Surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) off the Kona coast, the Big Island, Hawaii. The nearest individual is a male; Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51206 - This female Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus spilurus) turned to reveal its fused teeth which are used to scrape algae from coral heads. It was photographed while scuba diving the Kona coast, the Big Island, Hawaii; Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51209 - This Yellowtail Coris (Coris gaimard) male turned towards me while scuba diving at Maui; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51213 - A Pearly Soldierfish (Myripristis kuntee) that was photographed under water while scuba diving at Molokini Crater which is located offshore of Maui; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1116-51215 - Scuba divers swim through Pennant Butterflyfish (Heniochus diphreutes) feeding on zooplankton off the backwall of Molokini Crater near Maui Island; Molokini Crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
1350-2244 - Tourists on a snorkeling excursion to view black tipped sharks and sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.
1350-2251 - Snorkeling excursion in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.
1350-2250 - Snorkeling excursion in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.
1350-2246 - Albatros. Tourists on a snorkeling excursion to view black tipped sharks and sting rays in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.
1350-2249 - Snorkeling excursion in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.
1350-2248 - Snorkeling excursion in the shallow waters of the Bora Bora lagoon, Moorea, French Polynesia, Society Islands, South Pacific. Cook's Bay.