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  • Watering hole in ice<br />
used for animals and people<br />
Lake Hovskol<br />
Mongolia
    97414_Watering_hole_in_ice.jpg
  • Milne-Edward's sportive lemur (Lepilemur edwardsi) Ankarafantsika Nature Reserve. Western MADAGASCAR<br />
HABITAT: Dry deciduous forest. This species is restricted to the west and north-west of Madagascar. <br />
These are medium-sized nocturnal lemurs with long tails. Weight 600-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day sunning themselves. They are usually found singularly but as many as 4 individuals can be found sharing large tree holes. They feed mostly on leaves, although some fruits, seeds and flowers are consumed. They have been observed taking moths.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR.<br />
THREATS: Habitat distruction from burning for more cattle pastures. Hunting in some areas.<br />
STATUS: Threatened due to small range and the above threats.
    MA2973_Milne-Edward's_sportive_lemur.jpg
  • Broad-billed rollers (Eurystomus glaucurus) Courtship display.<br />
Ankarafantsika Strict Nature Reserve, Western deciduous forest. MADAGASCAR They are found alone or in pairs. When nesting return faithfully to their breeding site. They use holes in tree trunks for their nests.<br />
Rollers are found in any wooded area bordering open terrain, even sparsely wooded, degraded terrain. Prefers tall trees that serve as nest sites and ambush.<br />
They eat large insects.<br />
DISTRIBUTION:In Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. In Madagascar nominate endemic sub-species which breeds in Madagascar buy migrates to e Africa during austral winter (May-Sept) Common thoughout Island except on High Plateau.
    MA2359_Broad-billed_rollers.jpg
  • White-footed sportive lemur (Lepilemur leucopus) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR<br />
HABITAT: Xerophytic spiny forest and gallery forest in southern and south-west Madagascar. <br />
These are medium-sized nocturnal lemurs with long tails and the smallest in their genus. Length: 460-520mm; Weight 500-700 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes, tangles of lianas (vines) or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They feed on the tough leaves from Didiereaceae and Euphorbiaccae species, together with the leaves and occasionally flowers of the Tamarind or Kily tree.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR.<br />
THREATS: Habitat distruction from burning for more cattle pastures. Hunting in some areas.<br />
STATUS: Threatened due to small range and the above threats but still common thoughout its range
    MA4049_White-footed_sportive.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_199.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) & redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130714_White_rhinoceros_&_redbille...jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150611_Green_Iguana_nesting_299.jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN4221 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN3750 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • 20180522_Polar_Bear_3208.TIF
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_217.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_212.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_211.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_185.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_192.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_171.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_153.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_139.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130716_White_rhinoceros_147.jpg
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) & redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20130714_White_rhinoceros_&_redbille...jpg
  • Model Overlooking Los Gemelos (The Twins)<br />
KT 013 Florencia Ceide<br />
Santa Cruz Highlands<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20160620_Model_Overlooking_Los_Gemel...jpg
  • Los Gemelos (The Twins)<br />
Santa Cruz Highlands<br />
Galapagos<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20160620_Los_Gemelos_219.jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150612_Green_Iguana_nesting_549.jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150612_Green_Iguana_nesting_510.jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150611_Green_Iguana_nesting_448.jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150611_Green_Iguana_nesting_355.jpg
  • Green Iguana (iguana iguana)<br />
Nesting female<br />
Banco Chinchorro, Offshore Atoll<br />
Yucatan Peninsula<br />
Mexico<br />
Central America
    20150610_Green_Iguana_nesting_150.jpg
  • Yellow-crowned Brush-tailed Rat (Isothrix bistriata)<br />
Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Igapo and varzea habitats in lowland rainforests from Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
    TIP1141 Yellow-crowned Brush-tailed ...jpg
  • Yellow-crowned Brush-tailed Rat (Isothrix bistriata)<br />
Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest<br />
ECUADOR. South America<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Igapo and varzea habitats in lowland rainforests from Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil.
    TIP1121 Yellow-crowned Brush-tailed ...jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN4218 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN3853 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN3776 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Sand and Coral rubble near reefs.<br />
Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and northwest Gulf of Mexico.
    BN2911 Yellowhead Jawfish.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6643_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6642_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Guayaquil Macaw in Nest Hole<br />
Ara ambigua guayaquilensis<br />
Cerro Blanco Reserve, Guayaquil, ECUADOR<br />
RANGE; Western Ecuador & SW Colombia
    1062576 Guayaquil macaw.tif
  • Milne-Edward's Sportive Lemurs in Nest Hole<br />
Lepilemur Edwardsi<br />
Ampijorao Reserve, Western MADAGASCAR<br />
ENDEMIC
    1042553 Sportive lemurs.jpg
  • Uriankhai Man shooting arrow through hole in ger<br />
Traditional archer ethnic group<br />
Western Mongolia
    94930_Uriankhai_Man_shooting_arrow.jpg
  • Thread-finned Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) Protecting young in nest hole<br />
Permanent Freshwater Pond<br />
Karanambu<br />
Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY5774 Thread-finned Cichlid.jpg
  • Thread-finned Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) Protecting young in nest hole<br />
Permanent Freshwater Pond<br />
Karanambu<br />
Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY5777 Thread-finned Cichlid.jpg
  • Thread-finned Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) Protecting young in nest hole<br />
Permanent Freshwater Pond<br />
Karanambu<br />
Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY5780 Thread-finned Cichlid.jpg
  • Cuti fish<br />
(Cyphocharax  ??)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1087 Cuti fish.jpg
  • Cuti fish<br />
(Cyphocharax  ??)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1089 Cuti fish.jpg
  • Carniverous Katydid<br />
(Tettigoniidae)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1045 Carniverous Katydid.jpg
  • Mole Cricket tracks<br />
(Scapteriscus sp.)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1133 Mole Cricket tracks.jpg
  • Moss-mimic Katydid<br />
(Tettigoniidae)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1137 Moss-mimic Katydid.jpg
  • Moss-mimic Katydid<br />
(Tettigoniidae)<br />
Rewa River<br />
Rainforest<br />
GUYANA. South America<br />
Lives in tree hole
    1RW1137 Moss-mimic Katydid.jpg
  • Huaorani Indians making fire. Gabaro Community. <br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Fire is traditionally made by rubbing a hard wood stick in a hole made in another hard wood base. Both woods having been previously hardened by using fire. Underneath the base is a wod of kapak wool - a natural product from the forest. This will ignite when the heat caused by the friction of the rubbing action is sufficient to set it alight. As soon as the first sparks and smoke appear in the kapok it is meticulously nurtured by blowing and adding tiny pieces of tinder until there is an active flame.<br />
<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA984 Huaorani making fire.jpg
  • Huaorani Indians making fire. Gabaro Community. <br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Fire is traditionally made by rubbing a hard wood stick in a hole made in another hard wood base. Both woods having been previously hardened by using fire. Underneath the base is a wod of kapak wool - a natural product from the forest. This will ignite when the heat caused by the friction of the rubbing action is sufficient to set it alight. As soon as the first sparks and smoke appear in the kapok it is meticulously nurtured by blowing and adding tiny pieces of tinder until there is an active flame.<br />
<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA976 Huaorani making fire.jpg
  • Huaorani Indians making fire. Gabaro Community. <br />
Amazon rainforest, ECUADOR.  South America<br />
Fire is traditionally made by rubbing a hard wood stick in a hole made in another hard wood base. Both woods having been previously hardened by using fire. Underneath the base is a wod of kapak wool - a natural product from the forest. This will ignite when the heat caused by the friction of the rubbing action is sufficient to set it alight. As soon as the first sparks and smoke appear in the kapok it is meticulously nurtured by blowing and adding tiny pieces of tinder until there is an active flame.<br />
<br />
This Indian tribe were basically uncontacted until 1956 when missionaries from the Summer Institute of Linguistics made contact with them. However there are still some groups from the tribe that remain uncontacted.  They are known as the Tagaeri. Traditionally these Indians were very hostile and killed many people who tried to enter into their territory. Their territory is in the Yasuni National Park which is now also being exploited for oil.
    GA963 Huaorani making fire.jpg
  • Thread-finned Cichlid (Acarichthys heckelii) Protecting young in nest hole<br />
Permanent Freshwater Pond<br />
Karanambu<br />
Rupununi<br />
GUYANA<br />
South America
    3GY5750 Thread-finned Cichlid.jpg
  • Marine Iguana female nesting. They dig holes in the sand and bury their eggs.<br />
Amblyrhynchus cristatus<br />
Puerto Villamil. Isabela Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO THE ISLANDS
    15125_Marine_Iguanas.tif
  • Marine Iguana female laying eggs. They dig holes in the sand and bury their eggs.<br />
Amblyrhynchus cristatus<br />
Puerto Villamil. Isabela Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
ENDEMIC TO THE ISLANDS
    15050_Marine_Iguana.tif
  • White-tipped Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus)<br />
off of Wolf Island in the northern archipelago of the Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
RANGE: Common in the entire archipelago. North to Costa Rico including offshore islands, also tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific.<br />
They inhabit rocky reefs and boulder strewn slopes. Nocturnal and generally lie motionles during the day on sandy bottoms near rocky outcrops or under ledges or in caves. They feed primarily on reef fish, octopuses and crustaceans. They are particularly adept at wrenching prey from cracks, holes and other recesses in the reef.
    1G4185_White-tipped_Reef_Shark.jpg
  • Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Above reefs, hover over open holes or under ledges.<br />
Florida Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean and south to Brazil.
    BN3841 Spotted Trunkfish.jpg
  • Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Above reefs, hover over open holes or under ledges.<br />
Florida Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean and south to Brazil.
    BN1483_Spotted_Trunkfish.jpg
  • Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis)<br />
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Above reefs, hover over open holes or under ledges.<br />
Florida Keys, Bahamas, Caribbean and south to Brazil.
    BN574_Spotted_Trunkfish.jpg
  • White-tipped Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus) <br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
RANGE: Common in the entire archipelago. North to Costa Rico including offshore islands, also tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific.<br />
They inhabit rocky reefs and boulder strewn slopes. Nocturnal and generally lie motionles during the day on sandy bottoms near rocky outcrops or under ledges or in caves. They feed primarily on reef fish, octopuses and crustaceans. They are particularly adept at wrenching prey from cracks, holes and other recesses in the reef.
    20141215_White-tipped_Reef_Shark_33.jpg
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