Sea otter pup

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2023-05-31Prince William Sound, Alaska
Sea otter pup
Watching sea otters playing in the water is always a treat. But while they look cute, these furry critters are also the top predators in their food chain, 'otterly' vital to keeping ecosystems in balance. Sea otters eat sea urchins and without them, sea urchins spread across t...[阅读全文]

Playa del Amor in the Marietas Islands

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2023-05-30off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Playa del Amor in the Marietas Islands
This gorgeous shot was taken at Playa del Amor—aka Hidden Beach—a remote destination off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, known for its pristine beauty. To get to it, visitors need to take a boat toward the mouth of Banderas Bay at the base of the Marietas Isl...[阅读全文]

Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin

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2023-05-29Guadeloupe National Park, Lesser Antilles
Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin
On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives serving in the US military. People mark the day in different ways by attending parades, laying flags or flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers, and participating in community events.In Hawaii's...[阅读全文]

Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud

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2023-05-28Bali, Indonesia
Tegallalang terrace farms in Ubud
Sweeping downhill in our homepage image are the famous rice terraces of Tegallalang, one of Bali's most popular tourist attractions. They are carved into the side of a valley near the town of Ubud and use the traditional Subak irrigation system, which dates back to the 9th ...[阅读全文]

Quiver trees in Namibia

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2023-05-27纳米比亚
Quiver trees in Namibia
The quiver trees pictured on our homepage are uniquely suited to Namibia's hot, dry climate. They are not trees at all, but an endangered species of aloe plant. These succulents can grow up to 30 feet tall and live for 200 years. The name comes from the Indigenous San peop...[阅读全文]

Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park

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2023-05-26Thailand
Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park
Welcome to Sukhothai Historical Park, one of Thailand's most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites. The park is dotted with ancient temples, the remains of a palace, and towering Buddha statues—within its boundaries is the historic town of Sukhothai, an importa...[阅读全文]

Saksun

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2023-05-25Faroe Islands, Denmark
Saksun
Nestled in a picturesque valley next to a lagoon flanked by mountains, Saksun is a small, remote village famous for its stunning vistas. It is situated on the coast of Streymoy in the remote Faroe Islands, which sit about halfway between Iceland and Scotland in the North...[阅读全文]

The Old Fortress of Corfu

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2023-05-24Greece
The Old Fortress of Corfu
This imposing structure is the Old Fortress on the Greek island of Corfu, off the western coasts of Greece and Albania. Situated in a strategic location between the Ionian and Adriatic seas, Corfu became one of the most fortified places in Europe amid successive siege...[阅读全文]

Western box turtle

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2023-05-23Unknown
Western box turtle
With distinctive markings on their shells, western box turtles, such as the one seen here, are among the most widely recognized turtle species and one of two box turtle species in the US. Box turtles are named after their dome-shaped shells which are hinged at the bottom, all...[阅读全文]

Arenal Volcano seen from Monteverde

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2023-05-22Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano seen from Monteverde
It’s International Day for Biological Diversity, a day to celebrate the variety of life on Earth in all its forms, from bacteria, plants, and animals to entire ecosystems like coral reefs and rainforests. All living things within each ecosystem are interconnected, and we ...[阅读全文]