Millions of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico's Sierra Madre mountains to seek warmth during North America's winter, clustering on oyamel fir trees to conserve energy.
Northern gannets showcase dramatic hunting behavior, diving at speeds up to 60mph and depths of 21 meters to catch prey near Scotland's Shetland Islands, as captured by photographer Franco Banfi.
Fireflies in Japan hold cultural significance, with their emergence symbolizing souls of dead soldiers. Male fireflies emit bursts of light to court mates, creating floating light trails on Honshu island.
California's Indigenous peoples historically used controlled burns to manage land, promoting biodiversity and protecting water supplies. Steven Saiz, a Hoopa Valley tribal member, demonstrates this practice near a Yurok elder's home in a photo by Maddy Rifka.
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