• Clewiston, FL  USA: A scenic shot of the sun at the treeline. This image is from Swamp Men. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Clewiston, FL USA: A scenic shot of the sun at the treeline. This image is from Swamp Men.
    Spectrum Field Productions, LLC / Guy Nickerson
  • As the name suggests, Bee-Eaters predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps,... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    As the name suggests, Bee-Eaters predominantly eat flying insects, especially bees and wasps, which are caught in the air by sallies from an open perch. This image is from Zambezi.
    ORF/ScienceVision/Rita Schlamberger
  • Peruvian Sea Lions, Punta San Juan, Peru. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Peruvian Sea Lions, Punta San Juan, Peru. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique:  Nile Crocodile hatchling emerging through leaves. This... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique: Nile Crocodile hatchling emerging through leaves. This image is from Africa's Lost Eden.
    NGT
  • Aliwal Shoal, South Africa: Diver swimming with Tiger Shark.  Riaan Venter filmed Mark Addison... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Aliwal Shoal, South Africa: Diver swimming with Tiger Shark. Riaan Venter filmed Mark Addison interacting and swimming with Tiger sharks. This image is from Cameramen Who Dare.
    aquavision TV Productions
  • Jaguar at Amazon, Brazil. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Jaguar at Amazon, Brazil. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    Jupiterimages
  • The Boto, the Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), is perfectly adapted to underwater life... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    The Boto, the Amazon River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), is perfectly adapted to underwater life in the river. It has the ability to wriggle and navigate underwater roots and use echolocation to hunt in cloudy waters. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    Light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • Regal Horned Lizard at
Sonoran Desert, North America. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Regal Horned Lizard at Sonoran Desert, North America. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • The Amazon Rainforest is suffering rapid deforestation at the hands of people that use logging... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    The Amazon Rainforest is suffering rapid deforestation at the hands of people that use logging and burning to clear land for agriculture and ranching. The fire here was likely set by humans to make room for soybean plantations. Deforestation is so severe that areas cleared of forest are visible to the naked eye from outer space. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    Light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • Kenya: Maasai warrior Lemarti. This image is from Warrior Road Trip. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Kenya: Maasai warrior Lemarti. This image is from Warrior Road Trip.
    OSF Australia
  • Fox at Boreal Forest, Canada. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Fox at Boreal Forest, Canada. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Luangwa, Zambia: A Hippo shows its teeth from the river in this close-up from the waters... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Luangwa, Zambia: A Hippo shows its teeth from the river in this close-up from the waters edge.This image is from Africa's Deadliest.
    quavision TV Productions / Francois Botha
  • Pelican, Punta San Juan, Peru. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Pelican, Punta San Juan, Peru. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Las Vegas, NV, USA: A young contortionist demonstrates her skills at the contortion convention.... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Las Vegas, NV, USA: A young contortionist demonstrates her skills at the contortion convention. This image is from Nat Geo Amazing!
    NGT
  • Big Cypress, FL, USA: A lizard shows its colors on a fence close up. This image is from Swamp Men. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Big Cypress, FL, USA: A lizard shows its colors on a fence close up. This image is from Swamp Men.
    Spectrum Field Productions, LLC
  • Pink River Dolphins Amazon, Brazil. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Pink River Dolphins Amazon, Brazil. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Johannesburg, South Africa: A Black Mamba close-up with its tongue slithering from its mouth.... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Johannesburg, South Africa: A Black Mamba close-up with its tongue slithering from its mouth. This image is from Africa's Deadliest.
    Aquavision TV Productions / Hardus Vermaak
  • The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest and most powerful predatory cat in South America. This... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest and most powerful predatory cat in South America. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • Vervet monkeys seldom come to the ground even to drink, instead getting their water from the... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Vervet monkeys seldom come to the ground even to drink, instead getting their water from the rain that collects in the hollows of the trees. This image is from Zambezi.
    ORF/ScienceVision/Rita Schlamberger
  • An adult and juvenile orangutan cuddle up close to one another. This image is from Safari Tracks. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    An adult and juvenile orangutan cuddle up close to one another. This image is from Safari Tracks.
    iStock
  • Polar Bear Glacial Coastline, North America. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Polar Bear Glacial Coastline, North America. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Beak and Tentacles of Humboldt Squid
Baja California, Mexico. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Beak and Tentacles of Humboldt Squid Baja California, Mexico. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    Getty Images/WaterFrame RM
  • A young Kayapo girl with painted facial decorations commonly worn by the Kayapo people.  The... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    A young Kayapo girl with painted facial decorations commonly worn by the Kayapo people. The Kayapo vigorously maintain their traditional lifestyle, while working with outsiders to protect the rainforest. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    Light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • Bears roam the huge forest on the slopes of the Caucasian mountains. This image is from Wild Russia. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Bears roam the huge forest on the slopes of the Caucasian mountains. This image is from Wild Russia.
    NDR Naturfilm/ Parthenon Entertainment
  • Caimans, usually solitary hunters, get pushed together as the flood waters recede. This image is... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Caimans, usually solitary hunters, get pushed together as the flood waters recede. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    Light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Mobula Ray at
Baja California, Mexico. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Mobula Ray at Baja California, Mexico. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    Thinkstock.com
  • Red howler monkeys are famous for their “dawn chorus”. These howling calls that are... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Red howler monkeys are famous for their “dawn chorus”. These howling calls that are performed mostly by the males and can be heard up to 5 km away in the forest. This image is from Wild Amazon.
    Light & Shadow GmbH/ Christian Baumeister
  • A group of Saddle-billed stork feeding.  This image is from Zambezi. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    A group of Saddle-billed stork feeding. This image is from Zambezi.
    ORF/ScienceVision/Rita Schlamberger
  • Pumas. Torres del Paine, Chile. This image is from Untamed Americas. [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Pumas. Torres del Paine, Chile. This image is from Untamed Americas.
    NGT
  • Grand Canyon, AZ, USA: Casey descends through the many geological strata while on the North... [Photo of the day - July 2012]
    Grand Canyon, AZ, USA: Casey descends through the many geological strata while on the North Kaibab Trail of the Grand Canyon. This image is from Expedition Wild.
    Grizzly Creek Films / Eric Bendick