1196-66 - These reindeer peoples' entire existence is based around their herds of reindeer, which provide milk, skins for clothes, horn for carving and medicine, transport and occasionally, meat. the tsaatan are part of the tuvan ethnic group, which inhabits the tuvan republic of russia. there are only about 200 tsaatan in total, spread over 100,000 sq km of northern mongolia. they are nomadic, often moving their small encampments every three to four weeks, searching for special types of grass and moss loved by the reindeer. the tsaatan are strong practitioners of shamanism. west taiga, northern mongolia
978-127 - Closeup of the mildly toxic tentacles of the Upsidedown Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda) which likes to inhabit shallow tropical lagoons. Red Sea.
989-36 - European Chub (Squalius or Leuciscus cephalus) shoal in the clear water of Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. MORE INFO: Chub traditionally inhabit more lowland waters in Croatia, but they have proliferated since being introduced to Plitvice Lakes, which are warmer than in the past due to climate change, and they have reduced native trout populations considerably by predating their eggs.
252-10908 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10909 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10910 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10911 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10913 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10914 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra
252-10912 - Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), Lalibela, Ethiopia, AfricaLalibelas rock-hewn churches are arguably Ethiopias top attraction, Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World) is the largest rock-hewn church in the world, religious Hermits inhabit caves to this day, Known as Africas Petra