These photos of groups of animals remind us that our planet is a space for sharing with all species.
We often forget that we share our beautiful planet with around 8.7 million living species. 6.5 million live on land and 2.2 million in water. Only 1.23 million (or 14.1% of the total) have so far been discovered, described and catalogued(source). The 35 photos below, both beautiful and eloquent, help to keep in mind that wherever you go, there are thousands of living creatures living there, and they need to be respected.
Manta ray migration in the Gulf of California
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Monarch butterflies, Cerro Pelon, Mexico
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Wildebeest, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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Elephants, Chad
Oies des neiges, Merced, Californie
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Tornado of trevally, Cabo Pulmo National Park, Mexico
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King penguin colonies, St Andrews Bay, South Georgia
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Elephant seals and a few more penguins, St Andrews Bay, South Georgia
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Goats, Greece
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Locusts, Madagascar
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Walruses, Alaska, United States
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Puffins, Hornoya Island, Norway
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Bat, Kasanka National Park, Zambia
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Jellyfish, New Zealand
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Flamingos, Kenya
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Sheep, New Zealand
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Turtles, Sichuan, China
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Red-billed workers (Quéléa), Africa
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Bees, Himalayas, Nepal
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Tundra caribou, Alaska, USA
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Hammerhead sharks, Cocos Island, Costa Rica
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Red crabs, Christmas Island
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Seagulls, Alaska, United States
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Dolphins, San Diego, California, United States
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African buffalo, Botswana
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Velella (jellyfish called Velella velella) Northern California, USA
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Woodcock, New Brunswick, Canada
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Hippos, Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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Zebra, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Belugas, Canada
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Ducks, China
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Cattle, South Sudan
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Starfish, Devon, England
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Camels, Liwa oasis, Abu Dhabi
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Sea Lions, Isla Palominos, Puerto Rico
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