Biodiversity Hotspot Collection (page 7)

Indri (Indri indri) calling, Andasibe-Mantadia NP, Madagascar

Blue-spotted dwarf iguana (Enyalioides praestabilis) on branch, Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

Las gralarias glass frog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) on leaf, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Shieldhead gecko (Gonatodes caudiscutatus) on branch, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Eyelash viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) on twig, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Pinocchio lizard (Anolis proboscis) male on twig, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, January 2013, Endangered species

Ceiba / Kapok tree (Ceiba trichistandra) low angle view, Macara, Loja, Ecuador

Crab spider (Epicadus heterogaster) on petals, Canande, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Low clouds over trees in cloud forest landscape, Pinas, El Oro, Ecuador, March 2015

Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) perched on a rock. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Giraffe weevil (Trachelophorus giraffa) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Metallic leaf beetle ( Eumolpinae) with rain droplets, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Scales of a Owl butterfly (Caligo sp) magnified 28x, deceased insect found in Tapirai Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Close-up of a Metallic jewel beetle (Buspretidae) in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Metallic leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) with rain droplets, frontal view, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Rangimairewhenua or Blue Lake, Nelson Lakes National Park, Southern Alps, New Zealand, February 2013. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Huntsman spider (Megaloremmius leo) Andasibe, Madagascar. Endemic species

Lance-nosed chameleon (Calumma gallus), Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Skull of male Urial sheep (Ovis vignei) on snow covered slope. Himalayas near Ulley, Ladakh, India

Philippine eagle owl (Bubo philippinensis) captive, endemic to the Philippines

Blakistons Fish Owl (Ketupa blakistoni) perched, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Portrait of Blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) resting in Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Sulawesi Sea

School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

RF - Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

RF - Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) jumping, Anjajavy Private Reserve, north west Madagascar

Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) swallowing a spider. El Arenal, Costa Rica

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) underwater. Fernandina Island. Galapagos, Endemic Species

Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) wild sloth in tree at Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Emerald Glass Frog (Centrolenella proseblepan) on leaf. Mid-altitude rainforest, Bosque de Paz, Pacific slope, Costa Rica, Central America

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying pieces of fern, reflected in water, Costa Rica

Palm tree branch dipping towards water, Puerto Jimenez, Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Fork-leaved sundew (Drosera bipinata) leaves unfurling. Cultivated species, occurs in Australia and New Zealand

Morpho (Morpho peleides) eggs, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Cayo District, Belize

Blue iridescent scales of a Nymphalid butterfly (Epiphile orea) magnified 11x, deceased insect found in Piedade, Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic Forest

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) male displaying inflated gular sac, Galapagos, Ecuador

Caucasus Viper (Vipera kaznakovi) Georgia, September

White storks (Ciconia ciconia) in nests in tree, Andalucia, Spain, March

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops asper) camouflaged on the rainforest floor, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on twig, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Alaotra-Mangoro Region, Madagascar

Melanistic leopard / Black panther (Panthera pardus) on territorial patrol on track, Nagarahole National Park, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Karnataka, India

Detail of rhinopores and the colour pattern of a toxic Nudibranch (Goniobranchus coi) on a coral reef. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubininosus phillipsi) captive, occurs in Sri Lanka

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female on a coral reef. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Green sea turtle female (Chelonia mydas) returning to the sea, Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) female resting on a coral reef. Rock Islands, Palau, Mirconesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) female with very young baby, Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia

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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.