Sunday, December 5, 2010

Spectacular Photos of Animal Migration

Animal migration is the traveling of long distances in search of a new habitat/home. The trigger for the migration is usually a response to lower temperatures resulting in a reduced food supply, and a change in day length. Migration is common in mammals, fish , and some insects but is most marked in birds. To be counted as a true migration, and not just a local dispersal or irruption, the movement of the animals should be an annual or seasonal occurrence. Here are some examples of truly awesome, breathtaking, and spectacular animal migration photos that you should see yourself. Enjoy the photos!


White Pilcans, Lousiana
Photograph by Annie Griffiths



Flamingo, Yucatan Peninsula
Photograph by Robert B. Haas



Jellyfish, Palau
Photograph courtesy National Geographic Television



Burchell's Zebra, Botswana
Photograph by Beverly Joubert



Wildebeest, Kenya/Tanzania
Photograph by Anup Shah



Albatross, Falkland Islands
Photograph by NGT



Pronghorn, Wyoming
Photograph by Joe Riis



Bison, South Dakota
Photograph by Joel Sartore



Mexican Free-Tailed Bats, Texas
Photograph by Joel Sartore



Snow Geese, New Mexico
Photograph by Ralph Lee Hopkins



Walrusses, Svalbard
Photograph by Paul Nicklen



Gentoo Penguins, South Georgia
Photograph by Paul Nicklen



Monarch Butterflies, Mexico
Photograph by Joel Sartore



Samburu Elephants, Kenya
Photograph by Michael Nichols



Elephant Seals & King Penguins
Photograph by Paul Nicklen



Red Crabs
Photograph by NGT



Kobs
Photograph by NGT



Army Ants
Photograph by NGT

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