1336-1322 - Panorama of a sunset over a snow-capped mountain range in the Song Kol lake area of Kyrgyzstan. The light casts a pink hue across the valley, highlighting the rolling hills and the lush green grass
1385-520 - A serene park pathway lined with tall trees displaying autumn foliage. The path is well-defined, leading through a green grassy area, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
1112-10366 - View of the old water catchment area atop Green Mountain on Ascension Island in the southern tropical Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean
1131-2229 - View from the TV Tower over the Monumental Axis or Central Avenue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brasilia, Federal district, Brazil, South America
860-292696 - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in seagrass - seagrass, sebadal, seba (Cymodocea nodosa). Of all the sea turtles that exist, it is the only omnivorous species, feeding in its subadult and adult state on marine plants and algae. Underwater bottoms of the Canary Islands, Tenerife.
860-292695 - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in seagrass - seagrass, sebadal, seba (Cymodocea nodosa). Of all the sea turtles that exist, it is the only omnivorous species, feeding in its subadult and adult state on marine plants and algae. Underwater bottoms of the Canary Islands, Tenerife.
860-292680 - Blue-green damselfish (Chromis viridis) in a coral colony bleached by the El Nino 2024 phenomenon. If bleaching lasts too long, the coral colony will die, taking with it the habitat of these magnificent little tropical fish. Mayotte
1387-248 - A pair of robust ghost pipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus) hover above the seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms.
1387-245 - Coral polyps (Galaxea sp.) wait for plankton on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers.
1112-9004 - Banteay Srei Temple, a miniature temple complex built entirely of red sandstone in the area of Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
1112-8999 - Banteay Srei Temple, a miniature temple complex built entirely of red sandstone in the area of Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
1384-1314 - Cityscape view over city centre and dock area with Trasmediterranea ferry in port, and city hall (Ayuntamiento) in centre, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, Europe
1385-284 - Sunny residential area with modern houses and lush greenery under a clear blue sky in Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe
1385-30 - Aerial view of a lush green landscape with a mix of urban and natural areas, showcasing a town amidst forests under a clear sky, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1265-449 - Unidentified ethnic Hmong minority people on rice terraces in the rural area of Sa Pa, near the border with China, Sapa, Lao Cai province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
1382-270 - View toward the Marbella area from the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel and Tower Panama, Punta Pacifica area, Panama City, Republic of Panama, Central America
1382-174 - View over the Ukojas lake from the Siliniskes Telecommunications and observation tower, Ginuciai, Aukstaitija National Park, Lithuania, Europe
1384-322 - View of city and port from the sea Ria de Vigo estuary, Pereira Productos del Mar fishing port facility, city of Vigo, Galicia, Spain, Europe
1243-542 - Aerial drone panoramic view of Bo-Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter, formerly a racially segregated area, on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa
1353-729 - Ben Mor Coigach and Beinn an Eoin in winter, Assynt Mountains, Assynt-Coigach National Scenic Area, Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe
860-291910 - Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming back to the surface to breathe after feeding on seagrass. Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam, Egypt, Red Sea
1116-52775 - Stone and turf structure with wooden doorway at the recreated longhouse in Greenland's Brattahlid, Eriksfjord area, part of a reconstruction of Erik the Red's settlement, Kujataa World Heritage Site, Qassiarsuk, Southern Greenland, Greenland
1116-52774 - Wooden arches and building of the recreated Tjodhilde Church in Greenland's Brattahlid, Eriksfjord area, part of a reconstruction of Erik the Red's settlement, Kujataa World Heritage Site, Qassiarsuk, Southern Greenland, Greenland
832-400393 - Wedding. Banquet. Chairs and a table for guests, decorated with candles, are served with cutlery and crockery and covered with yellow tablecloth. Waiter setting table stands on a green lawn in the backyard banquet area
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.
1350-6623 - 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.
1350-6625 - 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.
1350-6620 - 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.
1350-6678 - 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
860-291401 - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in seagrass - seagrass, sebadal, seba (Cymodocea nodosa). Of all the sea turtles that exist, it is the only omnivorous species, feeding in its subadult and adult state on marine plants and algae. Underwater bottoms of the Canary Islands, Tenerife.
860-291400 - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in seagrass - seagrass, sebadal, seba (Cymodocea nodosa). Of all the sea turtles that exist, it is the only omnivorous species, feeding in its subadult and adult state on marine plants and algae. Underwater bottoms of the Canary Islands, Tenerife.