Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) roaring, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A Verreaux's sifaka 'dances' across open areas.

Golden-fronted woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons) foraging.

USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park. Portrait of a coyote in the sage and snow.

Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Portrait of Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

China, Shaanxi Province, Foping National Nature Reserve. Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana, endangered). A juvenile female holds a newborn close.

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) diving under, backlit, Fish Swarm, Total Reflection, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO, World Natural Heritage, Queensland, Cairns, Australia, Pacific Ocean, Oceania

Sumatran orangutan mother with baby climbing a tree in Gunung Leuser National Park, Northern Sumatra.

Sumatran orangutan climbing a tree in Gunung Leuser National Park, Northern Sumatra.

Alcedo atthis, Common Kingfisher (male) fishing. Italy

Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus), reflection, seepage water, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Africa, Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park. Female mountain gorilla with her young.

Brazil, Mato Grosso, The Pantanal, jabiru (Jabiru Mycteria). Jabiru bringing material to the nest.

Brazil, Mato Grosso, The Pantanal, chestnut-eared Aracari, (Pteroglossus castanotis). Chestnut-eared Aracari in a tree.

Brazil, Mato Grosso, The Pantanal, toco toucan, (Ramphastos toco), papaya tree, (Carica papaya). A toco toucan in a papaya tree.

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) female feeding, Texas, USA

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus) adult with babies at nest, Texas, USA

Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) walking on a green mossy forest floor, The Netherlands

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male perched on a lichen covered branch, Germany

A polar bear rests in the drifting ice floating on the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard, Norway.

Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinalis sinuatus) male in brush, south Texas, USA

Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Baby Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) hangs from vine while playing in rainforest

United States, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Great horned owl (bubo virginianus) headshot closeup, captive.

Laughing Kookaburra ( Dacelo novaeguineae or Dacelo gigas ), Shelly Beach, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Approaching Indian Elephant herd,Corbett National Park, India

Indian Elephant feeding,Corbett National Park, India

Indian Elephants in the grassland,Corbett National Park, India

Weaver Nest, East Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park

Tanzania, Secretary Birds at Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Tanzania, Young lion cubs at play in Tarangire NP.

USA, Wyoming, Grand Teton NP, elk or Wapiti herd (Cervus elaphus)

Kenya, Male African lion (Panthera leo)

Kenya, Masai Mara National Park. Pair of African Lions.

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus), Lake Kerkini, Greece

Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) in flight, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Imperial shag (Leucocarbo atriceps) carrying nesting material, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo Penguins (Pygocelis papua papua), Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Gentoo Penguins (Pygocelis papua papua), Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome), East Falkland, Falkland Islands

Red eyed tree frog (Agalychins callydrias) on pink flower, Costa Rica

Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychins callydrias) on green stem, Costa Rica

Red eyed tree frog (Agalychins callydrias) climbing green stem, Costa Rica

India, Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park. A portrait of a resting, large barasingha buck with impressive antlers.

India, Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park. Portrait of a white-throated kingfisher perched on a stump.

India, Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park. A langur hunts for seeds in a tree.

Africa, Madagascar, Lake Ampitabe, Akanin'ny nosy Reserve. A black-and-white ruffed lemur hanging from its feet.

Africa, Madagascar, Lake Ampitabe, Akanin'ny nosy Reserve. A black-and-white ruffed lemur completely relaxes in a tree.

Africa, Madagascar, east of Tana, Marozevo, Peyrieras Reptile Reserve. Portrait of a Parson's chameleon.

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A baby Verreaux's sifaka playing in a tree right next to its mother.

Africa, Madagascar, Anosy Region, Berenty Reserve. A Verreaux's sifaka 'dances' across open areas.

Scarlet Macaws (Ara macao) in flight, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Snake Mountains reflecting into wetlands of Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA

Northern parula (Parula americana) foraging.

USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park. A coyote (Canis latrans) working its way through the deep snow.

View vineyards and fertile Rhone near Ollon, Vaud Canton, Switzerland.

Chateau de Aigle Castle surrounded by vinefields during autumn harvest season, Aigle, Vaud Canton, Switzerland.

Low angle view of red tulip blossoms against blue sky, Ursem, North Holland, Netherlands