Biodiversity Hotspot Collection

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) courting pair, South coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Sinbad the male Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) curiously peering from the bushes during the day. Codfish Island, Stewart Island, New Zealand, January. Critically endangered

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying colourful plant matter, reflected in water, Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying plant matter, Costa Rica

Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) feeding on grass, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos

Male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning, releasing streams of sperm from its arms. Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Splendid leaf frog (Cruziohyla calcarifer) La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) flying directly over photographer. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming underwater, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Orcas / killer whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in open water, Three Kings Islands, New Zealand. Pacific Ocean

RF - Keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) perched on mossy branch. Boca Tapada, Costa Rica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. Endangered

Red-footed booby (Sula sula) in flight with wings outstretched. Genovesa Island, Galapagos

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) in flight, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) sleeping at hot spring in Jigokudani, Yaenkoen, Nagano, Japan, February

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) underwater, Bartholome Island, Galapagos Islands, East Pacific Ocean

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) female in snow, Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India

Bamboo lemur (Hapalmur griseus) in tree. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Japanese crane (Grus japonensis) displaying, wings in heart shape, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Ambon, Indonesia

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) running across water, offshore Cape Berkeley, Isabela island, Galapagos

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) landing, South coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in tree with pair of Nazca boobies (Sula granti) showing mating behaviour, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight, Plazas Island, Galapagos

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) close up showing sensory facial feathers, Codfish Island / Whenua Hou, Southland, New Zealand, February. Critically endangered

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Grayling (Thymallus) migrating to spawning in the Temnik River, Lake Baikal, Baikalsky Reserve, Siberia, Russia. May

Orcas / killer whales (Orcinus orca) swimming in open water, Three Kings Islands, New Zealand. Pacific Ocean

Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) female face portrait, Tanjung Puting reserve, Camp Leakey, Central Kalimantan, Borneo

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) Plazas Island, Galapagos

Scarlet macaws (Ara macao) La Selva, Costa Rica

Japanese cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying in snow, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Stellers sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) landing on pack ice, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Nudibranchs (Doto greenamyeri) newly described species on feather hydroids. Seraya Bay, north coast of Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Portrait of Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in open water above a coral reef at night. Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Ariel toucan (Ramphastos ariel) perched on branch, Atlantic Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro city, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Imbabura tree frog (Hypsiboas picturatus) portrait, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas
Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis sp.) (Possibly C. rhombicollis) Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Portrait of Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) on a beach. San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Tropical East Pacific Ocean

Black-crowned Central American squirrel monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) pair close-up Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Costa Rica

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) close up whilst resting, Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Fiordland crested penguins (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) in dense coastal forest, Lake Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand, November, threatened species

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A biodiversity hotspot is a magical realm where nature's wonders come alive. In the South coast of Santa Cruz Island, a courting pair of Blue-footed boobies captivate our hearts with their vibrant blue feet and intricate dance moves. Meanwhile, Sinbad the male Kakapo peeks curiously from his hiding spot, showcasing his unique charm and adorable curiosity. His feathers shimmer with shades of green as he explores the world around him. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, a Male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning. Streams of sperm gracefully flow from its arms, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle that celebrates life beneath the waves. Moving to Santa Cruz Highlands, we witness a majestic Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise peacefully grazing on grass. Its ancient presence reminds us of the resilience and beauty found within these biodiverse hotspots. Costa Rica introduces us to leaf cutter ants tirelessly carrying plant matter through lush forests. Their industriousness symbolizes the interconnectedness and harmony present in these fragile ecosystems. Emerging from the depths of the sea floor is an Ocellate octopus swimming gracefully towards new adventures. Its mesmerizing colors and fluid movements remind us that there are countless mysteries waiting to be discovered below our oceans' surface. A male Fossa descends down a tree trunk in Madagascar's forest canopy. With agility unmatched by any other creature, it navigates its way through this biodiverse wonderland with grace and precision. The Galapagos penguin takes us underwater near Bartholome Island in search of food. Despite their small size, they thrive amidst powerful currents and prove that strength comes in all shapes and forms. Hokkaido welcomes three Red-crowned cranes soaring through its skies like elegant ballet dancers. Their synchronized flight showcases both their beauty and vulnerability as they navigate changing landscapes during migration season.