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Berberis darwinii was discovered (in Western science) in South America in 1835 by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the 'Beagle'; however, the berries of this species were consumed by prehistoric native peoples in the Patagonian region over millenn
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. Itis a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. Itis a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. Itis a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. Itis a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
The Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, a scenic area close to Alice Springs, is an example of the Parks and Wildlife Commission commitment to the Northern Territorys rich and diverse Aboriginal culture. The Park protects sacred sites and galle
Cape Hillsborough National Park, approximately 50 kilometres north of Mackay, is a natural paradise where rainforest meets the ocean. The rugged scenery, picturesque walking tracks and native wildlife make it a perfect destination to explore.
Cape Hillsborough National Park, approximately 50 kilometres north of Mackay, is a natural paradise where rainforest meets the ocean. The rugged scenery, picturesque walking tracks and native wildlife make it a perfect destination to explore.
Cape Hillsborough National Park, approximately 50 kilometres north of Mackay, is a natural paradise where rainforest meets the ocean. The rugged scenery, picturesque walking tracks and native wildlife make it a perfect destination to explore.
Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in a long, narrow valley in south eastern Nevada, where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The parks beauty began with explosive volcanic activity.
Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in a long, narrow valley in south eastern Nevada, where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The parks beauty began with explosive volcanic activity.
Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in a long, narrow valley in south eastern Nevada, where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The parks beauty began with explosive volcanic activity.
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. It is a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. It is a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. It is a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved mineral semerge
Hot Creek has dozens of natural hot springs bubbling up within the rocky walls of a river gorge and in the shadows of towering Eastern Sierra mountain peaks. It is a breathtaking place where boiling, bubbling water rich in dissolved minerals emerge
The Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, a scenic area close to Alice Springs, is an example of the Parks and Wildlife Commission commitment to the Northern Territoryrich and diverse Aboriginal culture. The Park protects sacred sites and galle
The sweet potato or sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are used as a root vegetable.
The Red-winged Parrot inhabits a wide range of wooded habitats, where they spend much of their time clambering about the outer branches while foraging in the canopy of trees, where they feed on seeds, berries and flowers, or loafing in the shade amon
The Red-winged Parrot inhabits a wide range of wooded habitats, where they spend much of their time clambering about the outer branches while foraging in the canopy of trees, where they feed on seeds, berries and flowers, or loafing in the shade amon
A short-lived or long-lived herbaceous plant or sub-shrub growing up to 1 m tall. Its stems and leaves contain a milky sap and its young growth is often finely hairy. Its paired leaves (2.5-9 cm long) have glossy green upper surfaces and paler unders
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution at the best of
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution at the best of
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA.Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
Aeonium arboreum grows as a less branched subshrub and reaches stature heights of up to 2 metres. .Their leaves are in flattened rosettes with diameters of 10 to 25 centimetres at the end of the stem axes together. Young leaves are pressed tightly to
Banana plantation the trees have bags to protect the fruit from damage caused by insects and other animals, by rubbing against the leaves or by the application of chemical products The innovation is attributed to Carlos Gonzales Fajardo in 1956 in Gu
The Red-winged Parrot inhabits a wide range of wooded habitats, where they spend much of their time clambering about the outer branches while foraging in the canopy of trees, where they feed on seeds, berries and flowers, or loafing in the shade amon
Commonly found in forests, woodlands and leafy gardens across eastern NSW, the Australian ringtail possum is a tree-dwelling marsupial. With a powerful tail perfectly adapted to grasp objects, it forages in trees for eucalypt leaves, flowers and frui
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The very scary Shafer Trail in Canyonlands USA. Shafer Trail Road-Shafer Canyon Road is a 18 miles dangerous dirt track located in Moab, a city in Grand County, in eastern Utah, in the western United States. It requires extreme caution
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply eroded for millions of years, exposing
Daly Waters Airfield was a centre for the London to Sydney air race of 1926, a refuelling stop for early Qantas flights to Singapore, a World War II Airforce base and more recently an operational base for joint military manoeuvres. Very remote
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
Sawmillers Reserve is one of North Sydney's true hidden gems. Follow the winding steps down to the water's edge for a beautiful view of the harbour and an old shipwreck lies just offshore in Berry's Bay. Historic features include remains from Eaton's
The Bridge represents an outstanding example of timber trestle construction, exhibiting a high degree of integrity and innovation. All the more remarkable for its survival following the closure of the line to traffic in 1987 (Criterion B.2, D.2)
The Bridge represents an outstanding example of timber trestle construction, exhibiting a high degree of integrity and innovation. All the more remarkable for its survival following the closure of the line to traffic in 1987 (Criterion B.2, D.2)
Paria or Pahreah, is a ghost town on the Paria River in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in central Kane County, Utah, United States. It was inhabited from 1870 to 1929, and later used as a filming location
Paria or Pahreah, is a ghost town on the Paria River in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in central Kane County, Utah, United States. It was inhabited from 1870 to 1929, and later used as a filming location
A statue of King Louis XII on his horse was erected on the front facade of the Chateau Royal de Blois, located in the city centre of Blois, in the Loire Valley of France. A residence for several French kings,
A statue of King Louis XII on his horse was erected on the front facade of the Chateau Royal de Blois, located in the city centre of Blois, in the Loire Valley of France. A residence for several French kings, Joan of Arc was there in 1429
A statue of King Louis XII on his horse was erected on the front facade of the Chateau Royal de Blois, located in the city centre of Blois, in the Loire Valley of France. A residence for several French kings, Joan of Arc was there in 1429
The 13th-century cathedral of Notre-Dame, greatly damaged during World War I but admirably restored, ranks as one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in France.
The Lion of Venice is an ancient bronze winged lion sculpture in the Piazza San Marco of Venice, Italy, which came to symbolize the city as well as one of its patron saints, St Mark after its arrival there in the 12th century.
In Piazza dei Signori,Verona, the Scaliger Tombs are a series of gothic funerary monuments dedicated to the influential Scaliger family. Gothic design and feature a central arched structure with many pointed towers and stone sculptured decoration.
In Piazza dei Signori,Verona, the Scaliger Tombs are a series of gothic funerary monuments dedicated to the influential Scaliger family. Gothic design and feature a central arched structure with many pointed towers and stone sculptured decoration.
In Piazza dei Signori,Verona, the Scaliger Tombs are a series of gothic funerary monuments dedicated to the influential Scaliger family. Gothic design and feature a central arched structure with many pointed towers and stone sculptured decoration.
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the faade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architec tAlfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architec tAlfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architec tAlfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architec tAlfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the faade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the faade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Natural History Museum London. Architect Alfred Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs From the imposing gargoyles on the facade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the
The Nepal Peace Pagoda in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is located at the transformed Brisbane World Expo '88 site, South Bank Parklands. It is one of the most significant heritage items in Brisbane from the hosting of the Expo. It is the only int
Bryophyllum delagoense,A fleshy herbaceous plant with upright stems growing 30-180 cm tall. Its mottled leaves are cylindrical and have a few small 'teeth' near their tips. Tiny plantlets are often produced at the tips of its leaves.
Gulls or seagulls are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders.
Bryophyllum delagoense,A fleshy herbaceous plant with upright stems growing 30-180 cm tall. Its mottled leaves are cylindrical and have a few small 'teeth' near their tips. Tiny plantlets are often produced at the tips of its leaves.
Gulls or seagulls are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders.
Gulls or seagulls are seabirds of the family Laridae in the suborder Lari. They are most closely related to the terns (family Sternidae) and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders.
Phallaceae is a family of fungi, commonly known as stinkhorn mushrooms, within the order Phallales. Stinkhorns have a worldwide distribution, but are especially prevalent in tropical regions. They are known for their foul-smelling, sticky spore masse
Bryophyllum delagoense,A fleshy herbaceous plant with upright stems growing 30-180 cm tall. Its mottled leaves are cylindrical and have a few small 'teeth' near their tips. Tiny plantlets are often produced at the tips of its leaves.
The Nepal Peace Pagoda in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is located at the transformed Brisbane World Expo '88 site, South Bank Parklands. It is one of the most significant heritage items in Brisbane from the hosting of the Expo. It is the only int
Balancing rock in Vermillion Cliffs. The Vermilion Cliffs are steep eroded escarpments consisting primarily of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, and shale which rise as much as 3,000 feet above their bases. These sedimentary rocks have been deeply e
The red-bellied black snake is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Originally described by George Shaw in 1794 as a species new to science, it is one of eastern Australia's most commonly encountere
Panorama at Kodachrome national park Utah 67 monolithic stone spires, called sedimentary pipes, accentuate multi-hued sandstone layers that reveal 180 million years of geologic time.
View in Death Valley USA Death Valley National Park is on the California Nevada border, east of the Sierra Nevada. protecting the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and its diverse environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys,
View in Death Valley USA Death Valley National Park is on the California Nevada border, east of the Sierra Nevada. protecting the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and its diverse environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys,
View in Death Valley USA Death Valley National Park is on the California Nevada border, east of the Sierra Nevada. protecting the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and its diverse environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys,
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br
The Elgin Marbles are a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures (mostly by Phidias and his pupils), inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens but now in Br