Images Dated 2015 June

Prehistoric marine life of around 380 to 360 million years ago showing three carnivorous species

Prehistoric marine life of around 380 to 360 million years ago showing three carnivorous species (Dunkleosteus, Stethacanthus, Cladoselache spp.). Dunkleosteus, the largest, dark grey fish, measured up to 10 m. The Stethacanthus shark had an anvil-shaped dorsal fin, and Cladoselache at upper right was another shark, sleek and swift, resembling the present-day mackerel sharks

Rebun ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium macranthum var. rebunense)

Rebun lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium macranthum var. rebunense), endangered slipper orchid endemic to Rebun Island, 80 sq km 50 km off the coast of Hokkaido. Rebun Island, Hokkaido, Japan

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Asian dust, a springtime meteorological phenomenon in East Asia

Asian dust, a springtime meteorological phenomenon in East Asia. The fine particles of yellow sand come from Mongolia, northern China and Kazakhstan and are borne over China, the Koreas and Japan by the prevailing winds, occasionally to the western USA. Recently, the sand has carried industrial pollutants Shiga Prefecture, Japan