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Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adults and chicks, Snow Hill Island rookery

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) adults and chicks, Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica, November

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on Champ Island glacier above the sea

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on Champ Island glacier above the sea, Franz Josef Land, Russian Arctic

Background imagePolar Collection: Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) with chicks, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) with chicks, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata)

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata), under ice, Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, northern Baffin Island, Canada, Arctic

Background imagePolar Collection: King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) crossing water to reach breeding site

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) crossing water to reach breeding site, South Georgia. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2008

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) viewed through hole in iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) viewed through hole in iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica. November

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) triplets age 2-3 months next to their mother

Polar bear cubs (Ursus maritimus) triplets age 2-3 months next to their mother. Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada. February

Background imagePolar Collection: RF - Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) portrait in winter coat, Svalbard, Norway, April

RF - Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) portrait in winter coat, Svalbard, Norway, April

Background imagePolar Collection: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) in falling snow on the western Antarctic Peninsula

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) in falling snow on the western Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean

Background imagePolar Collection: Jellyfish (Diplulmaris antarctica) Cuverville, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Jellyfish (Diplulmaris antarctica) Cuverville, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Background imagePolar Collection: Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii)

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in preparation to knock it from the ice by creating a wave. Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, summer

Background imagePolar Collection: Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) group walking along snow

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) group walking along snow, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) explode out of the water, returning to breed

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) explode out of the water, returning to breed at Cape Washington, Antarctica. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2009

Background imagePolar Collection: Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf

Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf. Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony dwarfed on sea ice below. Near Danger Islands, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: RF- Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on iceberg

RF- Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on iceberg. Yalour Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February

Background imagePolar Collection: Aerial view of Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) fording water whilst being herded by Nenet herders

Aerial view of Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) fording water whilst being herded by Nenet herders. Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Arctic, Russia, July 2017

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs, age 2-3 months, in den, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs, age 2-3 months, in den, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada. March

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) fighting in water. Beaufort Sea, Kaktovik, Alaska, USA

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) fighting in water. Beaufort Sea, Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. Highly commended in the Polar Passion category of the Natures Best Photography Competition 2019

Background imagePolar Collection: Bristle worm (Polychaeta sp), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Bristle worm (Polychaeta sp), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) tobogganing, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) tobogganing, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Background imagePolar Collection: Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing

Orca / Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January. Cetaceans are attracted to this area to feed on the large numbers of spawning Herring fish

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with juveniles resting on newly formed pack

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with juveniles resting on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile crossing over newly forming pack ice, during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious cub stands along Bernard Spit as its mother

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious cub stands along Bernard Spit as its mother and other cub rest in the background, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA, October

Background imagePolar Collection: Two Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on rock

Two Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) on rock, Neko Harbour, Andvord Bay, Antarctic peninsula, November

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin {Aptenodytes forsteri} chick emerging from brood chamber on adults feet

Emperor penguin {Aptenodytes forsteri} chick emerging from brood chamber on adults feet, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in winter fur

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in winter fur, licking nose, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, October

Background imagePolar Collection: Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) with Snow goose egg in mouth

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) with Snow goose egg in mouth, mid moult from winter to summer fur, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus martimus) footprints in snow, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Polar bear (Ursus martimus) footprints in snow, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Background imagePolar Collection: RF - Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) males fighting, Churchill, Canada, November

RF - Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) males fighting, Churchill, Canada, November

Background imagePolar Collection: An adult King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) amongst a creche of chicks at

An adult King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) amongst a creche of chicks at the breeding colony. Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island

Background imagePolar Collection: A breeding pair of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) with their chick

A breeding pair of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) with their chick. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island

Background imagePolar Collection: Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) rests, with King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) rests, with King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in the background. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island

Background imagePolar Collection: Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) male, rests and yawns on the snow

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) male, rests and yawns on the snow. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island

Background imagePolar Collection: King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) congregate on the beach

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) congregate on the beach, seeking a safe point to go into the sea, with male Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) blocking their path

Background imagePolar Collection: Sunset over sea ice in Weddell Sea, sky reflected in water

Sunset over sea ice in Weddell Sea, sky reflected in water. Off Beagle Island, Danger Islands, Antarctica. December 2019

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs, age 2-3 months, in den, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs, age 2-3 months, in den, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada. March

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) portrait, Franz Jozef Land, Arctic Russia. July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) portrait, Franz Jozef Land, Arctic Russia. July

Background imagePolar Collection: Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) adult, near oceberg

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) adult, near oceberg. Pleneau Island, Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) in flight with waves, Arctic Sea. Commended in

Northern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) in flight with waves, Arctic Sea. Commended in the Biophoto Competition 2019

Background imagePolar Collection: Pyramid of sea ice catching the first rays of the returning sun in the high Arctic

Pyramid of sea ice catching the first rays of the returning sun in the high Arctic, Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway, February 2009. Taken on location for the BBC series, Frozen Planet

Background imagePolar Collection: Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying on the open ocean, Drake passage, Antarctic

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) flying on the open ocean, Drake passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Sea angel (Clione limacina), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Sea angel (Clione limacina), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out on ice, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) hauled out on ice, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking in line

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking in line, returning to nesting area, Port Charcot, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Killer whales (Orcinus orca) at the surface in an Arctic fjord in Spildra, northern Norway

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) at the surface in an Arctic fjord in Spildra, northern Norway, with sea birds. Arctic Ocean

Background imagePolar Collection: Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) walking on ice, near Davis Station, Prydz Bay

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) walking on ice, near Davis Station, Prydz Bay, East Antarctica, November

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Background imagePolar Collection: Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

Background imagePolar Collection: Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes

Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) using coordinated wave washing technique, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) head portrait, Svalbard, Norway

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) head portrait, Svalbard, Norway

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow with a two juveniles rest along newly formed pack

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow with a two juveniles rest along newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious young bear approaching over newly formed pack

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious young bear approaching over newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious adult investigates a remote camera along a hillside

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) curious adult investigates a remote camera along a hillside on Spitsbergen and the northwest coast of the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Greenland Sea, July

Background imagePolar Collection: RF- Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick begging parent for food, Antarctica

RF- Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick begging parent for food, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer coat calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer coat calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Background imagePolar Collection: Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) two in habitat, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, September

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) two in habitat, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, September

Background imagePolar Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) in flight, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, October

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) in flight, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, October

Background imagePolar Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) fledgling flapping wings, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) fledgling flapping wings, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Background imagePolar Collection: Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) fledgling portrait, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) fledgling portrait, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, August

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking along beach, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking along beach, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, September

Background imagePolar Collection: Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) herd, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) herd, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Background imagePolar Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with three very young cubs

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with three very young cubs, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, March

Background imagePolar Collection: Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) brooding chicks, with rusty orange face

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) brooding chicks, with rusty orange face from iron rich soil in which it forages. Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) blizzard near Snow Hill Island colony in Weddell Sea

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) blizzard near Snow Hill Island colony in Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor Penguin aka (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult penguins with their chick, Weddell Sea

Emperor Penguin aka (Aptenodytes forsteri) adult penguins with their chick, Weddell Sea, Gould Bay, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) with lone Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis

Emperor penguin chicks (Aptenodytes forsteri) with lone Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) Ross Sea, Antarctica. December

Background imagePolar Collection: Aerial view of Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) toboganning in the snow

Aerial view of Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) toboganning in the snow, Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin chick flapping its wings (3 of 3) at Snow Hill Island rookery, Weddell Sea

Emperor penguin chick flapping its wings (3 of 3) at Snow Hill Island rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica. November

Background imagePolar Collection: Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Aerial view of Transantarctic mountains

Aerial view of Transantarctic mountains, taken en route from the South Pole to Union Glacier. Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in the Antarctic in background

Background imagePolar Collection: Close up of the wing of an Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Close up of the wing of an Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), Gould Bay, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Aerial view of Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony in distance, Gould Bay

Aerial view of Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colony in distance, Gould Bay, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), tobogganing, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), tobogganing, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Background imagePolar Collection: Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) close up

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) close up, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Background imagePolar Collection: King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island Panoramic composite view

Background imagePolar Collection: A panoramic composite image of a massive grouping of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

A panoramic composite image of a massive grouping of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) seeking shelter in the lee of small hills during a blizzard

Background imagePolar Collection: RF - Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) displaying

RF - Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) displaying, Half-Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imagePolar Collection: Close up of an iceberg reflected in the water, Ross Sea, Antarctica. January 2000

Close up of an iceberg reflected in the water, Ross Sea, Antarctica. January 2000



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