Alertness Collection (#51)

Augur buzzard (Buteo augur), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Spotted eagle owl (Bubo africanus) with its eyes open, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Black-winged plover (black-winged lapwing) (Vanellus melanopterus), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Mariposa Grove, Southern Yosemite, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California, United States of America, North America

California ground squirrel (Citellus beecheyi), Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), Lualenyi Game Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) male with hard antlers, in grassland, Texas, USA, autumn

United States, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, American Kestrel (Falco sparverious) headshot closeup, captive

Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludocivianus) adult standing in wildflowers at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, Oklahoma, USA in summer

Chile, Aysen. Juvenile Autral Pygmy Owl (Glaucidium nanum)

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) on plain, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Leopard (Panthera pardus) resting, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), Salton Sea, California, United States of America, North America

Two greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca), Salton Sea, California, United States of America, North America

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) pair, Salton Sea, California, United States of America, North America

Gentoo penguin chick (Pygoscelis papua papua), Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Antarctic, Polar Regions

Steenbok, Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa, Africa

Ground squirrel, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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"Nature's Alertness: From the Scottish Wildcat to the Red Deer Stag" Discover the captivating world found in the diverse landscapes of Devon, England, and Scotland. In Europe's United Kingdom, witness the untamed grace of a Scottish wildcat as it prowls through its natural habitat. Marvel at the caffeine crystals under a light micrograph that symbolize our own awakened senses. In Bristol, UK, a young urban red fox stands tall on a wall at night, showcasing its keen awareness amidst an urban backdrop. Meanwhile, in snowy Scotland during March, a majestic red deer stag demonstrates its heightened vigilance against nature's elements. Venturing further across continents to East Africa's Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, encounter the fierce caracal with eyes sharp like daggers. Witnessing this predator reminds us of their innate ability to stay alert in order to survive. Closer to home in Costa Rica's Arenal region lies the plumed basilisk or "Jesus Christ Lizard, " named for its extraordinary skill of running over water for several meters. This remarkable feat exemplifies adaptability and quick reflexes honed by evolution. From tropical rainforests comes another vibrant example - behold the rainbow lorikeet perched gracefully on a branch. Its vivid colors serve as both camouflage and warning sign within its lush surroundings. Even nocturnal creatures possess exceptional alertness; observe Western screech-owls soaring through The Pond in Amado with silent precision. Their acute hearing ensures they never miss a beat while navigating their darkened realm. Returning closer to human companionship is man’s best friend - watch as a gun dog proudly retrieves pheasants from Buckinghamshire fields. Trained for obedience and attentiveness, these loyal canines embody unwavering focus alongside their human counterparts. Lastly, let us not forget about our smallest marvels – Kittis Hog-nosed Bat, hanging upside down with a side view.