Nature Preserve Collection (#3)

Salt Creek Recreation Area, Clallam County Park, Tongue Point Marine Sanctuary. Sunflower Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) with appendages regrowing

Sunrise-colored clouds over a field of wildflowers in the Tatoosh Wilderness looking
Tatoosh Wilderness looking south towards Mount St. Helens in the Washington Cascade Range. Ranges from foreground are Dixon Mountain, State Mountain looking south from trail 161B, Washington, USA

Blue tent and a vew of the North Cascade Mountains from the Tatoosh Wilderness adjacent to Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington State; U.S.A

Blue backpacking tent in the Tatoosh Wilderness with a view of snow covered Mt. Rainier in Washington State, U.S.A

USA, NM, Albuquerque, Rio Grande Zoo. Juvenile Asian Elephants (Elephas maximus) seemingly laugh as they interact. Captive

A wild Fiery-billed Aracari (Pteroglossus frantzii) sits on a branch in the Costa Rican jungle displaying its colorful beak and chest feathers

Central America, Guatemala. Chiquimulilla Canal. Runs through Monterrico Nature Preserve

Bairds Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) tracks on the sandy beach of Corcovado National Park

A large Golden Orb Weaver Spider (Nephila clavipes) rests on a web in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Endangered Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) eats a Grasshopper while clinging to a tree branch in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby - Corcovado National Park
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

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Caribbean, Curacao. Flamingo Sanctuary

Cape Flattery - northwesternmost point of lower 48 USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site, Makah Nation Tribal lands. View across Strait of Juan de Fuca to Vancouver Island, Canada

American Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) Preening form sinuous and sculptural. Captive

Tight group of Zebras (Equus) create pleasing graphic pattern. Captive

Resting Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata)
A Common Mantled Howler Monkey (Alouatta palliata) rests in the shade of the Costa Rican rainforest during mid-day heat

Mouthless crab (Cardisoma crassum) walks amongst dried leafs on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

An Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) eats a seed pod on a remote beach with in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Profile of a Wild Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) foraging for food on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

An adult female Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) sits atop a rock on the floor of the rainforest. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A White-nosed Coati (Nasua narica) sits atop a tree trunk to rest in midday heat - Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Bare-throated Tiger Heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum) holding a freshly caught fish in its beak on the riverbank of the Rio Sirena. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A large adult male Brown Basilisk (Basiliscus vittatus) blends into the thick rainforest foliage of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) looks out above thick foliage of the Rainforest in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Close up of a Brown-throated Sloth and her baby hanging from a tree branch in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

A young Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) nurses its baby while hanging from a tree branch in the jungle of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to alert the presence of a predator on the jungle floor. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

A pair of Lineated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus lineatus) in the morning sun. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Australia, Queensland, Brisbane, Fig Tree Pocket. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Koala (phascolarctos cinereus)

Asia, China, Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou National Scenic Area. Clear torquise water of Shuzheng Lake

Peru, Peruvian Rain Forest. Poison Arrow Frog on flower. (Dendrobotes quinquevittatus)

AFRICA, Kenya, Lewa Downs African Elephant - Loxodonta africana

Newborough Warren National NAture Reserve, Anglesey, Wales, UK, Europe
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Mute swan Cygnus olor Newport Wetlands National Nature Reserve, Newport, Wales, UK, Europe
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"Exploring the Wonders of Nature: From Sloths to Crocodiles, Costa Rica's Breathtaking Preserve" In Central America's enchanting Costa Rica, a young Brown-throated Sloth tenderly nurses its baby in the heart of a captivating nature preserve. This slice of paradise is home to an array of fascinating creatures and breathtaking landscapes that will leave you spellbound. Venturing further into this lush sanctuary, we find ourselves at Marloes Sands during high tide. Located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe, this picturesque coastal gem offers a mesmerizing view that seamlessly merges land and sea. The rhythmic waves crashing against the shore create a symphony only nature can compose. As we journey across continents, we arrive at Hainich National Park in Thuringia, Germany. Here lies an awe-inspiring deciduous forest adorned with vibrant autumn colors. A majestic maple tree stands tall amidst the Old Beech Forests of Germany - a UNESCO World Heritage site that whispers tales from centuries past. Returning to Costa Rica's Puntarenas region, our senses are heightened by encounters with American crocodiles along the Tarcoles River. These ancient reptiles command respect as they gracefully navigate their watery domain. In this remarkable preserve where wildlife thrives undisturbed, every moment becomes an unforgettable adventure. But it is not just fauna that captivates us here; history also beckons from unexpected corners. Ross Castle emerges like something out of a fairytale in Killarney within Co Kerry Ireland – its stone walls echoing stories of knights and kings who once roamed these lands. Amidst all these wonders lies Asa Wright Nature Preserve where vibrant trumpet flowers known as Heliconias bloom abundantly. Their vivid hues paint the landscape with splashes of reds and yellows – nature's own masterpiece on display for all who venture into this sanctuary. Nature preserves like these remind us of the immense beauty and diversity our planet holds.