Images Dated 7th June 2015

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

The Candlestick

The Candlestick, a tall dolerite pinnacle, an internationally renowned climbing and abseiling rock 100 m high. It needs a 10-metre swim through usually surging water to reach it. Cape Hauy, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia

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Rebun lady's 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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