Biodiversity Hotspot Collection (page 16)

Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp. ) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Leaf mantis (Choeradodis sp.) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Jaguar (Panthera onca) camera trap image, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Eyespots on wing of Giant owl butterfly, (Caligo memnon) Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, February 2015

Neotropical river otter (Lontra longicaudis) in water, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, March 2015

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) pair in courtship Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Split level view of Brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding, Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) feeding chicks at nest, Puerto Ayora / Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Painted cardinalfish (Archamia fucata) Yap, Micronesia

Rabbit resting with alert ears, Okunoshima Rabbit Island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

Group of alert adult rabbits, Okunoshima Rabbit island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

Rabbits resting with alert ears, Okunoshima Rabbit Island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

Portrait of rabbit in leaf litter, Okunoshima Rabbit Island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

Rabbit sitting alert under flower, Okunoshima Rabbit Island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan, January 2010

Rabbit grooming toes, Okunoshima Rabbit Island, Takehara, Hiroshima, Japan

Feral domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) males fighting one leaping into the air, Okunojima Island, also known as Rabbit Island, Hiroshima, Japan

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Goby (Bryaninops sp) on coral branch, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Aye Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) at night, Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Rangimairewhenua or Blue Lake, sacred to the Maori, Nelson Lakes National Park, South Island, New Zealand, February 2013. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

White tent making bat (Ectophylla alba) roosting in tree, La Selva Field Station, Costa Rica

Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

RF - Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

RF - Brunnichs guillemot (Uria lomvia) group flying in formation, Svalbard, Norway

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), adult male, outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) adult female with young age one year and a half. Wrangel island, Far East Russia

South Island / Yellow-breasted Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala macrocephala) male perched on lichen covered branch. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. May

Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis) standing shallow water with beak wide open. Lake Ellesmere, South Island, New Zealand. November

Kea (Nestor notabilis) juvenile in flight. Arthurs Pass National Park, South Island, New Zealand. Endangered Species

Westland petrel (Procellaria westlandica) in flight over sea, showing the upperwing. Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. April. Vulnerable species

Moeraki Boulders, Koekohe Beach, Otago, New Zealand, October 2010

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) hunting tuna. A group of the sea lion bulls have learnt to herd Pelagic yellowfin tuna into a small cove, trapping them

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) hunting tuna. A group of the sea lion bulls have learnt to herd Pelagic yellowfin tuna into a small cove, trapping them

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) portrait. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) portrait. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

White-bellied parrots (Pionites leucogaster xanthomeri) in rainforest, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru

Leafcutter ant (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaves, Costa Rica

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Succulent tree (Pachypodium rutenbergianum), Ramena, Madagascar

Boababs (Adansonia grandidieri) silhouetted at dawn, Allee des Baobabs / Avenue of the Baobabs, Morondave, Madagascar

Fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male in tree, Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

Snow-covered Himalayan mountains, habitat of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia), Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India. February 2014. Digitally stitched panorama

Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar), Himalaya, Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India

Turkestan Lynx (Lynx lynx isabellinus) Naryn Zapovednik, Naryn River valley, Tian Shan / Celestial Mountains, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. July 2013

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

Bobbit worm (Eunice sp. ) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung
Bobbit worm (Eunice sp.) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF - Reticulated Glass Frog (Hyalinobatrachium valerioi) backlit showing highly translucent body. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Kea (Nestor notabilis) standing on the wing mirror of a car looking through the partially open car window, Homer Tunnel, Fiordland, New Zealand, November, Vulnerable species

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) just swimming out of mouth of Oblique / Diagonal banded sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) whilst cleaning / feeding, New Caledonia. Pacific Ocean

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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.