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.
832-397621 - Georgsbrunnen eastern Muensterplatz, figure of St. George, dragon is stabbed with lance, patron saint, behind house, building, roof, tile, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
832-397303 - Guezelyurt, Morphou, monastery church of St. Mamas, portal, St. Mamas was the patron saint of shepherds, animals, tax evaders and also tax consultants, North Cyprus
860-290686 - A white rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simum, in Masai Mara Rhino Sanctuary, escorted by anti-poaching guard. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa.
860-290687 - A white rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simum, in Masai Mara Rhino Sanctuary, escorted by anti-poaching guard. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa.
860-290685 - A white rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simum, in Masai Mara Rhino sanctuary escorted by an anti poaching unit. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Africa.
832-394379 - Young lab technician wearing a face mask and pipetting a sample in a laboratory with laboratory equipment at a workflow, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
832-394380 - Young lab technician with mouth guard and sample multilayer shell working in a lab with lab equipment, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
832-394100 - The Fugger Epitaph with the Virgin of the Protective Mantle, 14th century, Church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe
832-394378 - Young lab technician wearing a face mask and pipetting a sample in a laboratory with laboratory equipment at a workflow, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
832-394382 - Young lab technician with mouth guard and sample in tube working in a lab with refrigerator, Freiburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
1116-51967 - Black rhinoceros and calf (Diceros bicornis) standing in a field of golden long grass on the savanna looking at the camera in Etosh National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia
1116-51952 - Adult Hartmann's mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) standing in the shade looking forward while foal is looking at the camera at the Gabus Game Ranch at sunrise; Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
1116-52085 - Moose cow and calf (Alces alces) standing together at the water's edge with mist rising off the surface of the water behind them, Waterton Lakes National Park; Alberta, Canada
1116-52086 - Moose cow and calf (Alces alces) standing together at the water's edge with mist rising off the surface of the water behind them, Waterton Lakes National Park; Alberta, Canada
832-393761 - Red Sea Grey Humbug (Dascyllus marginatus) seeks shelter in in Stylophora stony coral (Stylophora subseriata) on seagrass meadow, Red Sea, Aqaba, Kingdom of Jordan