Highland Cattle, ScotlandPhotograph by Patrick KelleyWhile hiking in Scotland we encountered an ancient breed of highland cattle known as "kyloe." They are stout and have adapted to grazing on plants that many other cattle avoid. Their long shaggy hair protects them from the cold winters and rainy weather. They curiously approached us because to them, I'm sure we were the unusual-looking visitors!
Dawn, HwacheonPhotograph by Sungjin KimCalm and serene view of a misty fishing place around dawn, located at Hwacheon, Korea
Caiman and Turtles, Guatemala“A caiman rescued by the ARCAS organization in Guatemala gets the eye from a ring of turtles. Founded in 1989, ARCAS strives to rehabilitate animals seized from poachers and illegal pet traders, eventually releasing most back into the wild. As one of hundreds of travelers fortunate enough to volunteer at ARCAS each year, I spent long, hot, but enjoyable days cleaning and feeding parrots, scarlet macaws, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, and other species under pressure in Central America.”Photograph by Anthony Davis
Deer, JapanPhotograph by Angie SinDeer in Nara, Japan, are revered as holy messengers of God and are allowed to roam freely. They are well known for their bowing gestures for food.
Peneda-Gerês National Park, PortugalPhotograph by Peter EssickA blend of wilderness and civilization, Portugal's Peneda-Gerês National Park faces a tricky challenge: protecting nature while accommodating people.