Biodiversity Hotspots Collection

Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) portrait, Eleuthera, Bahamas. December

RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water, surrounded by fish. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) shows off its teeth. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Close up portrait of the face of a Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water. Its barbels are clearly visible on its top lip. South Bimini, Bahamas

Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude rainforest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. Endangered

RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walk about on coral reef. Puerto Galera, Philippines

Man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) living within deadly tentacles of Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis), to whose toxin it is ten times more resistant than other fish, at sea surface. Dominica

Bamboo lemur (Hapalmur griseus) in tree. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Ripples of sand on a shallow seabed. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) female face portrait, Tanjung Puting reserve, Camp Leakey, Central Kalimantan, Borneo

Ariel toucan (Ramphastos ariel) perched on branch, Atlantic Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro city, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tail fluke above water as it dives below a rainbow, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Vulnerable species. Digital composite

Aerial view of Scotts Head, Dominica, West Indies. On left side is Caribbean Sea, on right side, Atlantic Ocean. November 2019. Drone photo, stitched panorama

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on on Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed. The Bahamas

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Japanese Macaques (Macaca fuscata) in hot springs, Jigokudani, Nagano Prefecture, Honshu, Japan

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socialising under the surface, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Vulnerable species

Pair of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus) amongst corals, The Bahamas

Coconut / Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) hunts in the sand at night, while illuminated by a divers torch beam, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Pacific Ocean

Desmarests hutia (Capromys pilorides doceleguas), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) swimming in open ocean, Malapascua Island, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) female carrying two babies. Anjaha Community Conservation Site, near Ambalavao, Madagasca

Bioluminescent Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), St. Vincent, Eastern Caribbean

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Aerial view of southern tip of Dominica, Scotts Head. It divides Atlantic from Caribbean sea. Dominica, West Indies. October 2020

RF - American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) swims through sunrays. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) growing in shallow water on a coral reef. Wreck of the Glamis, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

False tiger moth (Dysphania militaris) Isle of Marinduque, Philipines

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near surface in halo of light. The Bahamas

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) beneath red mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) above a bed of seagrass (turtlegrass: Thalassia testudinum)

Giant hogfish (Bodianus macrognathos) male yawning at a cleaning station run by juvenile Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus). Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

A yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) growing on a Caribbean coral reef, withsun burst above. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Sambava Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis), Eastern Madagascer, controlled conditions

Crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), New Caledonia, controlled conditions

Pederson cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes pedersoni), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Unicorn leatherjacket filefish (Aluterus monoceros) at night, The Bahamas. February

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef, The Bahamas. August

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) on a coral reef in The Bahamas. August

Face portrait of a Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) off Bimini, Bahamas

Aerial view of Glassy Point, East Coast of Dominica, West Indies. December 2019. Drone photo. Stitched panorama

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male resting in dry decidous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar. Endangered

Dramatic sunset with storm clouds over Roseau, Caribbean sea view in Dominica, Lesser Antiles. September 2019

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"Exploring the Wonders of Biodiversity Hotspots: A Glimpse into Nature's Masterpieces" Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) portrait, Eleuthera, Bahamas. December: Witness the majestic beauty of a Tarpon as it poses for its close-up in the crystal-clear waters of Eleuthera, showcasing the diversity found within this biodiversity hotspot. RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn: As dawn breaks over a tranquil shoreline, observe the graceful movements of a Southern stingray gliding effortlessly through shallow waters, reminding us of the delicate balance maintained by these hotspots. Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude: Venture into the heart of lush forests and catch sight of a male Fossa descending from towering trees with agility and grace, highlighting how biodiversity hotspots harbor unique species adapted to their specific habitats. Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water: Hold your breath as you witness an awe-inspiring moment when a great hammerhead shark feeds near shorelines—a testament to both nature's power and vulnerability that exists within these precious ecosystems. Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socializing under the surface, Dominica: Delve beneath ocean depths where three magnificent Sperm whales engage in social interactions unseen by most eyes—revealing yet another captivating dimension within biodiversity hotspots like Dominica. RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on coral reef. Puerto Galera: Marvel at vibrant coral reefs teeming with life as an enchanting Mantis shrimp embarks on its colorful journey amidst intricate underwater landscapes—an emblematic scene from Puerto Galera's biodiversity hotspot.