1022-92 - common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

1065-54 - A Red vixen fox sitting on the edge of a snowy hill. Northfork Canyon, Wyoming

981-31 - Young hatchling Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis), prior to release in the tree canopy - the natural habitat for first 2 - 3 years.

1022-77 - common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

1022-76 - Southern blue devil (paraplesiops meleagris), wild, day, solitary, bottom dwelling specie, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean.

1065-60 - Yellow_Bellied Marmot Portrait, Marmota flaviventris; Yellow-bellied Marmot; Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming

1022-85 - Southern blue devil (paraplesiops meleagris), wild, day, solitary, bottom dwelling specie, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean.

1022-81 - tallfin batfish (platax teira), juvenile, wild, day, marine protected area, diving off Coral Bay, Ningaloo reef, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: with 3 dark bars, very long dorsal, anal and pelvic fins, feed on plankton from water column.

1065-2 - A Romp Of Otters, Lutra canadensis, River Otter, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming;

1065-23 - Canadian Snow Goose Migration, Chen caerulescens, Canadian Snow Geese, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

1065-13 - Big Horn Rams In Snow Storm, Ovis canadensis; Big Horn Sheep; Rams; North Fork Canyon; Wyoming

1022-83 - western king wrasse (coris auricularis), male, dark pink colour with reddish-brown band running around boby and blue-green colouration over the head, wild, day, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, reef edges, sand, seagrass, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: social structure where dominant male, usually the biggest in the area, will have a harem of females. When the male dies or is absent for any length of time the largest female will change sex and dominate the group.

1065-50 - Raccoon Family, Procyon lotor, Raccoons, Everglades, Florida

1022-80 - Jourdan's turban (turbo jourdani) large gastropod shell, reddish-brown, Rottnest Island reef, wild, day, marine protected area, free-diving off, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: Marine plant common kelp, a dominant feature of the underwater landscape. Protected areas are covered in lush growth of diverse algae, also red algea are here.

1065-57 - Swimming Buffalos in the Yellowstone River, Bos bison; American Buffalo; American Bison; Swimming The Yellowstone River; Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming

1065-47 - Pelicans' Roost, Pelecaniformes pelecanidae, Pelicans; Pelicans At Sunset; Pelicans roosting at Sunset, Alabama

1065-15 - Big Horn Sheep On A Rock Wall, Ovis canadensis; Big Horn Sheep; Ewes; North Fork Canyon; Wyoming

978-402 - Painted lady butterflies. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

978-366 - Mountain Dog, Andes, Ecuador.

978-406 - As the caterpillars grow, they leave their silk protection and continue feeding until they are large and mature enough to seek somewhere safe to change into chrysalis.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

978-440 - Giant Manta at Cleaning station being cleaned by butterfly fish. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-423 - Black Manta birostris with remora. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-425 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-422 - Black Manta birostris with remora. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-434 - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) near to the surface. Machalilla National Park, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-444 - Giant manta ray, Isla de la Plata Ecuador. Portrait shot of Manta birostris approaching camera. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-430 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-441 - Giant manta ray, Isla de la Plata Ecuador. Portrait shot of Manta birostris approaching camera. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-438 - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) near to the surface. Machalilla National Park, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-403 - Painted lady butterflies. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

978-432 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-445 - Manta Birostris swimming at surface, Pacific Ocean, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-416 - Painted Lady butterfly feeding. The life cycle is complete. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

978-443 - Manta Birostris swimming at surface, Pacific Ocean, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-442 - Manta Birostris swimming at surface, Pacific Ocean, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-431 - Giant manta ray, Isla de la Plata Ecuador. Portrait shot of Manta birostris approaching camera. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-418 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-439 - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and Giant Manta Ray (manta birostris). Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-420 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-426 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-428 - Satellite Tag attached to Giant Manta Ray, Ecuador. The lines to the left indicate recent fishing damage. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-435 - Mobula species Isla de la Plata, Ecuador, Machalilla National Park. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-446 - Giant manta ray, Isla de la Plata Ecuador. Portrait shot of Manta birostris approaching camera. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-404 - The young caterpillars once hatched make silk compounds within which they start their growing process which takes about two weeks. The silk enclosure helps to protect them against potential predators. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

978-447 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-429 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-419 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-433 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-390 - Dogs crossing river, Ecuador.

978-427 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-424 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-417 - Giant manta ray, Isla de la Plata Ecuador. Portrait shot of Manta birostris approaching camera. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-437 - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) near to the surface. Machalilla National Park, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

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

978-436 - Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) near to the surface. Machalilla National Park, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-421 - Research diver approaching manta birostris to record detail in research program, Project Elasmo. Pacific Ocean, Ecuador

978-405 - As the caterpillars grow, they leave their silk protection and continue feeding until they are large and mature enough to seek somewhere safe to change into chrysalis.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK

907-10 - Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis). Mother and albino calf. The Cape, South Africa

907-6 - Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis). Mother and albino calf. The Cape, South Africa

907-8 - Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) mother and calf. The Cape, South Africa

931-455 - Humpback whale (megaptera novaeangliae) A lobtailing humpback whale. Gulf of California.

965-312 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), wild, two 12 month old cubs, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

917-235 - Antarctic Fur Seal mother and pup, Arctocephalus gazella, South Georgia, South Atlantic Ocean.

921-975 - Wild Adult Female and Baby Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

965-114 - African Lions (Panthera Leo) wild adult males. Phinda Reserve, South Africa.

965-4 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris) wild sub-adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India.

915-746 - Whale Shark , Rhincodon typus, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

965-270 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), wild, 12 month old cub, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

931-456 - Humpback whale (megaptera novaeangliae) A breaching humpback whale. Gulf of California.

995-390 - Palmate Newt (Triturus helvetica) standing on rock, full body photograph. Inverawe, nr Loch Awe, Argyll , Scotland, UK

965-220 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) wild adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. India.

965-266 - Common Langur Monkey, Gray Langur Monkey, Hanuman Monkey (Semnopithicus Entellus), wild. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

965-223 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) wild adult male, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. India.

917-380 - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) three animals breach simultaneously. Azores, Atlantic Ocean.

995-268 - Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) wide angle view of birds standing on jetty with cruise liner in background and two birds swimming. Oban Bay, Argyll, Scotland, UK

965-53 - African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) wild adult female with juvenile. Amboseli National Park, Kenya.

931-397 - Whale shark (rincodon typus) A swimmer with a whale shark.Gulf of California

917-357 - Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

965-286 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), wild, two 12 month old cubs, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

965-125 - African Lion (Panthera Leo) wild cub. Phinda Reserve, South Africa.

965-195 - Common Langur Monkey (Semnopithecus entellus) wild adult female with juvenile. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

921-1059 - Toad, Wildlfie display at the KL Tower. Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia, Asia

965-51 - African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) wild adults. Amboseli National Park, Kenya.

965-11 - Bengal Tigers (Panthera Tigris Tigris) wild sub-adult males, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India.

965-313 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris), wild, adult female, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India

1067-62 - Broadclub cuttlefish, Sepia latimanus. This cephalopod species is highly adept at both color and texture change. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

995-292 - Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) female in surf waves crashing over head. . Mull of Kintyre near Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK

921-981 - Wild Adult Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus). Endangered.; Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre; Sandakan; Sabah; Borneo; Malaysia

995-313 - Black-Headed Gull (larus ridibundus) taking off from ice on a frozen pond in Glasgow city centre . Glasgow, Hyndland Park, Argyll, Scotland, UK

965-3 - Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris) wild adult female, critically endangered. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, India.

931-440 - Short finned pilot whale (globicephala macrocephalus) A curious young pilot whale hanging beside it's mother. Canary Islands

915-777 - Whale shark researcher and Whale Shark , Rhincodon typus, Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean