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1350-6627 - Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6625 - Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6623 - Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6620 - Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Red lagoon near Boca Paila Bridge.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6616 - Aerial view of Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6615 - Palms and old pier in Punta Allen Sian Ka'an Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
In the language of the Mayan peoples who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means Origin of the Sky. Located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, this biosphere reserve contains tropical forests, mangroves and marshes, as well as a large marine section intersected by a barrier reef. It provides a habitat for a remarkably rich flora and a fauna comprising more than 300 species of birds, as well as a large number of the region's characteristic terrestrial vertebrates, which cohabit in the diverse environment formed by its complex hydrological system.
Along its roughly 120 kilometres of coastline, the property covers over 400,000 hectares of land ranging from sea level to only ten m.a.s.l. The property boasts diverse tropical forests, palm savannah, one of the most pristine wetlands in the region, lagoons, extensive mangrove stands, as well as sandy beaches and dunes. The 120,000 hectares of marine area protect a valuable part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and seagrass beds in the shallow bays. The lush green of the forests and the many shades of blue of the lagoons and the Caribbean Sea under a wide sky offer fascinating visual impressions.
1350-6611 - Underwater close up view of open coral polyp during a dive, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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
1350-6537 - Split shot of a large barrel jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) with the wreck of the small steam ship Kaffir in the background. A moody cloudy sky with textured clouds is above. Ayr, Scotland.
1350-6536 - A curious juvenile Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) in turbid emerald waters with sunlight, ripples and kelp in the background. Farne Islands, England.
1350-6535 - Split shot of a Basking Shark (Cetorinus Maximus) in Gunna Sound, Isle of Colll, Scotland. It's mouth is gaping as it feeds. Clouds are lit with the setting sun in the background.
1350-6534 - Two beadlet anemones, one a brilliant red colour, in a rockpool with the water line visible and sunset in the background.
1350-6533 - A Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) swimming through black water.
1350-6531 - A lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with lengthy flowing tentacles photographed against the black background of the dark north east atlantic.
1350-6532 - Head of a Yarrell's blenny (Chirolophis ascanii) protruding from seaweed. Lochcarron, Scotland.
1350-6530 - Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with tentacles retracted showing it's huge flowing underside, underneath sunlight penetrating the water in Inverclyde, Scotland.
1350-6529 - A large Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea Capillata) with flowing tentacles under the cloudy sky of the Isle of Coll, Scotland
832-398209 - Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on the ground, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-398060 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), mother suckling two young, captive
832-398268 - Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) and Common Raven (Corvus corax) on the luder, Common Raven teases a Griffon Vulture, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
832-398255 - Honey bee at the hive, Hamburg, Germany, Europe
832-398266 - Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), flying, sucking nectar on flower of butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii), Hesse, Germany, Europe
832-398039 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), resting, in morning light, Nsefu Sector, South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
832-398065 - Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos), howling, captive
832-398076 - Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), sitting on tree trunk in autumn forest
832-398061 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), two cub climbing on tree trunk, captive
832-398120 - Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Bird Island Runde, Norway, Europe
832-398208 - Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) sitting on the ground, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-398041 - Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius), water cabbage (Pistia stratiotes), South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
832-398036 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), stalking, in morning light, Nsefu Sector, South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
832-398210 - Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on the ground, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-398077 - Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), in forest at autumn
832-398188 - Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) female perched on a pole and watching.
832-398075 - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), running in meadow at autumn
832-398199 - Mexican violetear (Colibri thalassinus), lives in the highlands, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398038 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), animal portrait, in morning light, Nsefu Sector, South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
832-398068 - Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), young animal in forest
832-398037 - Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), animal portrait, in morning light, Nsefu Sector, South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
832-398194 - Golden-hooded tanager (Tangara larvata) on branch, Boca Tapada region, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398198 - Rufous-tailed hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl) on scarlet lobster-claw (Heliconia bihai), Sarapiqui area, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398195 - Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma), male, Boca Tapada region, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398059 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), mother suckling two young, captive
832-398067 - Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), young animal running in forest
832-398119 - Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, Bird Island Runde, Norway, Europe
832-398197 - Turquoise Honeycreeper or Red-footed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus), male on branch, Boca Tapada region, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398116 - Fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra), Hesse, Germany, Europe
832-398066 - Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), young animal running in forest
832-398200 - Mexican violetear (Colibri thalassinus), with splayed purple feathers on the head, the violet ears, lives in the highlands, Cordillera de Talamanca, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398196 - Summer tanager (Piranga rubra), a red tanager, on branch with bromeliad, Boca Tapada region, Costa Rica, Central America
832-398215 - Little egret (Egretta garzetta) walking at the shore, hunting, sea, ebro delta, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
832-398270 - Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) approaching, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
832-398269 - Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), portrait, Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
832-398176 - Puffin (Fratercula arctica), with fish in beak, standing on rocks, Runde Island, Norway, Europe
832-398117 - Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Bird Island Runde, Norway, Europe
832-398189 - Dominant bull moose standing on a lakeshore during the rut and watching. Alces americanus
832-398070 - Badger (Meles meles), eat standing rose hips
832-398079 - Barn Owl (tyto alba), sitting in meadow
832-398072 - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), running in meadow at autumn
832-398267 - Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) and Common Raven (Corvus corax) on the luder, Common Raven teases a Griffon Vulture, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, Europe
832-398256 - Honey bee at the hive, Hamburg, Germany, Europe
832-398074 - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), running in meadow at autumn
832-398078 - Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), running in autumn forest
832-398265 - Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum), flying, sucking nectar on flower of butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii), Hesse, Germany, Europe
832-398073 - Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), running in meadow at autumn
832-398071 - Red Fox (vulpes vulpes), running in meadow at autumn
832-398118 - Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Bird Island Runde, Norway, Europe
832-398062 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), cub climbing on tree trunk, captive
832-398063 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), cub climbing on tree trunk, captive
832-398064 - Black bear (Ursus americanus), two cub climbing on tree trunk, captive
832-398216 - Elegant tern (Thalasseus elegans) flying in the sky above the sea, hunting, ebro delta, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
832-398069 - Badger (Meles meles), eat standing rose hips
832-397962 - Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Spain, Pyrenees, Europe
832-397860 - Fallow deer (Dama dama) on a meadow, captive, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397898 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, on the beach, coming out of the water, running, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397872 - European honey bee (Apis mellifera) on a true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blossom in a field near Valensole, Provance, France, Europe
832-397909 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, on land, calling, mating, Betty's Bay, Stony Point Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397852 - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming on donau river, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397851 - Seabird, Puffin on cliff above glittering sea, also Puffin (Fratercula arctica), Puffin, Alcidae, Isle of Noss, Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, Great Britain Great Britain
832-397883 - Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), playing with each other in the water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397960 - Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), pair in flight, Pyrenees, Spain, Europe
832-397900 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, on the beach, coming out of the water, running, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397901 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, undeveloped, on the beach, coming out of the water, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397903 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, juvenile, on the beach, feeding, social behaviour, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397870 - European honey bee (Apis mellifera) on a true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) blossom in a field near Valensole, Provance, France, Europe
832-397905 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, pair, resting on beach, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397881 - Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), playing with each other in the water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397882 - Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), playing with each other in the water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397877 - Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) sleeping in a pipe, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397887 - Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) mother with her youngster water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397907 - African penguin (Spheniscus demersus), adult, group, on the beach, walking, Boulders Beach, Simonstown, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397963 - Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), in flight, Pyrenees, Spain, Europe
832-397916 - Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), adult, alert, running, stalking, Tswalu Game Reserve, Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa
832-397889 - Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), in the water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397853 - Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming on donau river, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397876 - Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) sleeping in a pipe, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397886 - Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) mother with her youngster water, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-397891 - Ural owl (Strix uralensis), portrait, Bavaria, Germany, Europe