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Image: Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore

Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Other landforms can be seen behind, covered in vegetation.

Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Other landforms can be seen behind, covered in vegetation.

Image: Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River

Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.

Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.

Image: Snake River
Snake River
Snake River
Snake River

Vegetation along bank of Snake River with view of treeline and hovering clouds.

Vegetation along bank of Snake River with view of treeline and hovering clouds.

Image: Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River
Mountains and Snake River

Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.

Trees cast in shadow lie in the foreground as mountains rise in the back. The Snake River flows at the bottom of step-like slopes.

Image: Snake River
Snake River
Snake River
Snake River

View of Snake River with mountains in background and clouds overhead.

View of Snake River with mountains in background and clouds overhead.

Image: Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore
Cavity Opening to the Shore

Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Vegetation thickly covers a sloping face. Other landforms can be seen behind, also covered in vegetation.

Sloping landform with a cavity that opens out to the shore. Vegetation thickly covers a sloping face. Other landforms can be seen behind, also covered in vegetation.

Image: Mountains, Forest and Plains
Mountains, Forest and Plains
Mountains, Forest and Plains
Mountains, Forest and Plains

This photograph highlights the grandeur of the mountains and plains. The group of trees in the left foreground is part of a larger forest.

This photograph highlights the grandeur of the mountains and plains. The group of trees in the left foreground is part of a larger forest.

Image: Aspen in Yellowstone National Park
Aspen in Yellowstone National Park
Aspen in Yellowstone National Park
Aspen in Yellowstone National Park

Many aspen groves in Yellowstone National Park are failing to regenerate.

Image: A Cuckoo Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
A Cuckoo Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
A Cuckoo Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
A Cuckoo Bee at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

This cuckoo bee, or Nomada vegana, is a native bee species associated with open grassland habitats in northwest Indiana. It is a parasitic bee that lays its eggs in nests of other bees.

This cuckoo bee, or Nomada vegana, is a native bee species associated with open grassland habitats in northwest Indiana. It is a parasitic bee that lays its eggs in nests of other bees.

Image: Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park
Balanced Rock, Arches National Park

Balanced Rock, a famous attraction in Arches National Park. Photograph taken after noon.

Pitcher Plant Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Sundew Plant Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Sundew Plant Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Image: Brewer's sparrow in hand
Brewer's sparrow in hand
Brewer's sparrow in hand
Landscape showing a levee and ponds to the right side of the levee, with a large bay and towers in the background.
Ecosystem restoration research in South San Francisco Bay.
Ecosystem restoration research in South San Francisco Bay.
Ecosystem restoration research in South San Francisco Bay.

Hilltop view of the Ravenswood ponds (right side of levee) in South San Francisco Bay. These former salt-production ponds were subsequently slated for a major wetland restoration project. 

Image: Feathered Hollow in Living Tree
Feathered Hollow in Living Tree
Feathered Hollow in Living Tree
Feathered Hollow in Living Tree

Hollow in living tree in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. Grey feathers stuck along bottom of entrance suggest that it may be used by a bird. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Hollow in living tree in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. Grey feathers stuck along bottom of entrance suggest that it may be used by a bird. Paraguay is home to at least 589 breeding bird species and 120 migratory bird species. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands.

Image: Wasp Nest in Gallery Forest
Wasp Nest in Gallery Forest
Wasp Nest in Gallery Forest
Wasp Nest in Gallery Forest

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

Side view of a wasp nest hanging from tree trunk in gallery forest of tributary to Tebicuary river. The stem-like structure attaching it to the trunk is part of the nest. Diameter approximately 40 cm. The Ñeembucú Region is typified by extensive grasslands and wetlands. Near 26°34’52’’S, 56°49’18’’W.

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