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National Geographic photographer, speaker, author and conservationist. Founder of the Photo Ark.

Lincoln, Nebraska
Dołączył marzec 2009

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    12 lip 2017

    Help save precious species by making these small lifestyle changes that will make a big difference!

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  2. 11 godzin temu

    The snout of the false gavial is as impressive as it looks, playing a major role in this freshwater species’ ability to catch fish. Long and narrow in design, the snout creates little resistance, making it easy for the gavial to cut through the water in pursuit of prey.

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  3. 10 gru

    With strong claws, small eyes, and a strong snout, you would be right in assuming that the northern short-tailed shrew spends most of its time underground constructing tunnels and nests. However, looks can be deceiving, and this species has a hidden talent - tree climbing!

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  4. 9 gru

    Under the cover of darkness, the boat billed heron will move slowly and quietly, usually in a crouched posture, in search of food. Once prey has been located, the heron will use its bill to stab and lunge at its target.

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  5. 8 gru

    Like other species of mamba, the Jameson’s mamba is capable of flattening its neck when it feels threatened, mimicking a cobra. While equipped with extremely potent venom, this snake is not typically aggressive and will attempt to escape any unwanted encounters.

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  6. 7 gru

    Male Pacific walruses like our friend Dozer are characterized by their considerable bulkiness, capable of weighing over 4,400 pounds. Their other defining feature, ivory tusks, are long upper canine teeth that will continue to grow throughout their lifetime.

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  7. 6 gru

    Wondering how the Spanish shawl nudibranch got its stellar coloration? The nudibranch feeds on a species of hydroid, which possesses a pigment called astaxanthin. When consumed by the nudibranch, it presents itself in 3 different states, creating the purple, orange, and red!

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  8. 5 gru

    With its flashy stripes and streaks you might expect the Montezuma quail to stand out against any backdrop, but in the mountain grasslands and oak woodlands of Mexico, this bird becomes a ghost, perfectly blending in with its surroundings.

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  9. 4 gru

    Going from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just three seconds, the cheetah has earned its title as the world’s fastest land mammal. Such high speeds enable this hunter to pursue prey with relative ease, but chases use up a tremendous amount of this big cat’s energy.

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  10. 3 gru

    With a head and tail almost the same size as its body, the southeast Asian big-headed turtle is one odd looking critter. Due to its unique physical structure, this turtle is not a good swimmer, but is well adapted for climbing and walking on rocks.

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  11. 2 gru

    Aside from humans, gelada baboons are considered to be one of the world’s most terrestrial primate species. Living in the high mountain meadows of Ethiopia, these monkeys are grazers, spending most of their day sitting down, plucking herbs and grasses to eat.

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  12. 1 gru

    As an inhabitant of the deserts of northern Venezuela, the greenbottle blue tarantula must survive in a very harsh and dry climate. To protect its home from weather events, it will build webbing around the entrance to its burrow, which also aids the spider in catching nearby prey

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  13. 30 lis

    Today is your last chance to get in on our biggest sale of the year!Order today to receive 40% off regular prints using code: printholiday2020 and 20% off framed and canvas prints with code: specialty2020.

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  14. 29 lis

    A resident of South America, the southern tamandua is a solitary and nocturnal critter with an insatiable appetite for ants, termites, and bees. Strong fore claws make quick work of insect nests, allowing the tamandua to feast until it has had its fill.

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  15. 28 lis

    The Chilean rose tarantula may look menacing, but this species is actually known for being quite skittish, often running away from danger instead of acting defensively. However, this arachnid may raise its front legs and show off its fangs in an attempt to dissuade its attacker.

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  16. 27 lis

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  17. 26 lis

    Happy Thanksgiving from this Australian brush-turkey. This species is the largest of Australia’s three megapodes, which is a family of birds that incubates its eggs in a large mound made from organic matter.

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  18. 25 lis

    In case you didn’t hear, our biggest sale of the year is here! You can support the Photo Ark from the comfort and safety of your own home by shopping at our online store using the link below.

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  19. 24 lis

    Found on the east coast of Madagascar, the Madagascar reed frog is common in savanna-like and deforested habitats. Males are often spotted resting near the edge of shallow ponds and swamps, while females rest on nearby leaves above or near the water.

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  20. 23 lis

    The snout of the eastern long-beaked echidna is perfectly designed to help it consume its favorite food - earthworms! Before eating, the echidna will position the worm so that it goes front first into the snout. Then, it uses its powerful tongue to pull it into its mouth!

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  21. 22 lis

    This adorable duo is a pair of six-month-old Greek tortoises. The larger of the two is a marginated tortoise, and the other is a spur-thighed tortoise. Both are members of the family Testudinidae, which consists of five species of tortoises found in the Mediterranean region.

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