Joel SartoreOvjeren akaunt

@joelsartore

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

Lincoln, Nebraska
Vrijeme pridruživanja: ožujak 2009.

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  1. Prikvačeni tweet

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

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  2. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Found at the bottom of muddy rivers, lakes and canals throughout the southeastern US, these turtles hunt by lying motionless at the bottom of these bodies of water. Photo taken

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  3. 2. velj

    Pennsylvania Dutch superstition suggests that if a groundhog like our friend here emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and prepare for six more weeks of winter. However, if the groundhog doesn't see its shadow, we can expect spring to come early

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    Show your affection for your animal-loving Valentine this year by giving the gift of the Photo Ark! Today through February 14th we’re offering 6.5x10 unsigned prints of some of our most lovable species for just $50. Use the code VALENTINESPRINT at checkout

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  5. 31. sij

    These two may look like domestic house cats, but they are actually a pair of Scottish wildcats that reside at Wildcat Haven in Scotland. The Scottish wildcat evolved from a population of European wildcats which became isolated by the English Channel over 9000 years ago.

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  6. 29. sij

    An endangered Egyptian vulture poses during a photoshoot . In Europe, the list of threats facing this species is long - lead poisoning from ammunition, electrocution by power lines, reduced food availability, and habitat change are among the greatest causes for concern.

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  7. 28. sij

    This colorful critter is a kaiser spotted newt. Endemic to the central Zagros Mountains of Iran, this is considered to be a rare species that spends almost all of its time in the water. When water sources dry up, the newts will ​move into surrounding woodlands to ​estivate.

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  8. 27. sij

    A Bengal slow loris carefully explores its surroundings during a photo shoot . Most active at night, the slow loris spends most of its time in the trees, moving through the forest on all fours as it forages for nectar and fruit.

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  9. 26. sij

    This beauty is a four-eyed turtle. Its name, as you might have guessed, refers to the bright yellow spots that occur on the back of its head, closely resembling extra pairs of eyes. Photograph taken . Join me there on February 4th as we explore the Photo Ark!

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  10. 25. sij

    This beauty is an Oriental whipsnake. Native to southern Asia, this snake is primarily found in forests, but is adaptable and capable of living in a variety of environments including plantations, cultivated lands, and city gardens. Fully grown adults can measure up to six feet.

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  11. 24. sij

    Male South American sea lions like this one have a very large head and a well-developed mane, giving them an almost lionesque appearance. While males are twice the weight of females, both sexes are similar in that they are orange or brown in color with upturned snouts.

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  12. 23. sij

    While these two birds look almost identical, they are actually two different species of laughingthrush. A greater necklaced laughingthrush stands in the foreground, while a lesser necklaced laughingthrush poses in the background.

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  13. 22. sij

    These striking black and white beetles are Haldeman’s ironclad beetles, found in the central portion of Texas and south into Mexico. This species is one of 19 that belong to the genus Zopherus, a name that translates to “dark and gloomy”, likely describing the beetle’s appearance

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  14. 21. sij

    Driving through rural California, it is not unusual to see this guy perched atop a fence post. One of the larger ground squirrel species in North America, the California ground squirrel can be found in a variety of disturbed and natural habitats.

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  15. 20. sij

    We can learn a lot about this pearlscale butterflyfish by dissecting its scientific name Chaetodon xanthurus. The name of the genus comes from the Greek “chaite”, which translates to hair, and “odous” which means tooth. Combined these describe the fish’s bristly shaped teeth.

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  16. 19. sij

    This duo is a pair of crested partridges that call the home. Males, like the bird on the left, have bluish-purple feathers and a large red crest on the head, while females (pictured on the right), have green feathers and are lacking a crest.

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  17. 18. sij

    Once known as starfish, species like this Arctic cookie star are now identified as sea stars - a more fitting description as they are not fish at all! Sea stars are echinoderms, and are closely related to sea urchins and sand dollars. Photo taken .

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  18. 17. sij

    With its broad skull and almond shaped eyes, this corsac fox looks remarkably different than most of the fox species we are used to seeing. Also known as the steppe fox, this is a species of Asian fox that appears in the fossil record as early as the mid-Pleistocene period.

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  19. 16. sij

    This almost celestial looking amphibian is a ranita de cristal. In the wild, this species can be found from central Costa Rica and Panama to western Colombia. Within this large range, it has a preference for humid forests, and is often observed in bushes and trees along streams.

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  20. 15. sij

    As today’s fires spread across Australia, they threaten untold numbers of animals, from koalas to echidna, insects to amphibians. Click the link below to learn how you can support on-going efforts to save Australia’s wildlife.

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  21. 14. sij

    This stunner is a rufous hornbill that resides at Jurong Bird Park (). Known locally as Kalaw, this is a large species of hornbill endemic to the Philippines where it occurs in the forests on nine different islands.

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