Taking A Break

One of my favorite animals, the magnificent but sadly endangered, green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle, or Pacific green turtle. There are two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but it is also found in the Indian Ocean. The common name comes from the usually green fat found beneath its carapace; these turtles' shells are olive to black.

An Indonesian Nemo 1

Not exactly Nemo, as Nemo lived in the Great Barrier reef, this is certainly an ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris), also known as the false percula clownfish or common clownfish. A marine fish belonging to the family Pomacentridae which includes clownfishes and damselfishes. Amphiprion ocellaris are found in different colors, depending on where they are located.

Cuttlefish

Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish, octopus) are among the most highly advanced of all invertebrate animals. These swift, intelligent predators have well-developed nervous systems complete with relatively large brains and eyes very much like our own.. Cuttlefish communicate with other cuttlefish by their changes in coloration. They are predators eating small molluscs, crabs, shrimp, fish, octopus, worms, and other cuttlefish. Sepia latimanus, also known as the broadclub cuttlefish, is widely distributed from the Andaman Sea, east to Fiji, and south to northern Australia. It is the most common cuttlefish species on coral reefs, living at a depth of up to 30 m. It is the second largest cuttlefish species growing to 50 cm in mantle length and 10 kg in weight. Tentacles are light brown or yellowish with white mottled markings. The arms have longitudinal white bands that appear as broad white blotches when extended. The eyes are yellow around the ventral margins.

Clown Triggerfish

Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum), also known as the bigspotted triggerfish, are demersal marine fish belonging to the family Balistidae, or commonly called triggerfish. Widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian Ocean until the western Pacific Ocean they can also be found in the caribbean. It is most commonly found along external reef slopes with clear water until 75 m dept. This triggerfish has a diurnal activity, is solitary and defends a territory. It can be very aggressive with other fish and congeners. The first long dorsal spine when is erected, it is used to impress an opponent or to avoid a predator to pull it out of its refuge.

Yellow and Blue

Pomacanthus xanthometopon is a ray-finned fish in the family Pomacanthidae found in shallow parts of the Indo-Pacific. It is commonly known as the blueface angelfish or the yellowface angelfish because of its striking facial colors. It is found on coral reefs in the eastern part of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Its range includes the Maldive Islands, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, northern Australia and Micronesia.

Moray

The giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) is a species of moray eel and a species of marine fish in the family Muraenidae. In terms of body mass, it is the largest moray eel. It is widespread in the Indo-Pacific region living in lagoons and on the outer slopes of coral reefs, during the day it sits sheltered in crevices. The giant moray is carnivorous, it leaves its lair at night to actively hunt its prey along the reef. It mainly feeds on fish and occasionally on crustaceans. Moray eels' habit of keeping their mouth open is sometimes misinterpreted as a threatening posture but they are kind of shy and they would rather flee than fight.

Snack Time

The Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus), is a marine fish species, the sole extant representative of the family in order Perciformes. A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is considered one of the most beautiful coral reef fishes and a Moorish idol named Gill was one of Nemo's tank-mates. They have a habit of snacking on corals and sponges, as seen here.

yellow-bellied marmots

The yellow-bellied marmot (Marmota flaviventris), also known as the rock chuck, is a large, stout-bodied ground squirrel in the marmot genus. It is one of fourteen species of marmots, and is native to mountainous regions of southwestern Canada and western United States, The fur is mainly brown, with a dark bushy tail, yellow chest and white patch between the eyes,. They live in burrows in colonies of up to twenty individuals with a single dominant male. They are diurnal and feed on plant material, insects, and bird eggs. They hibernate for approximately eight months starting in September and lasting through the winter.

Hoary Marmot

Eating my breakfast 2

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is a species of marmot that inhabits the mountains of northwest North America. Hoary marmots live near the tree line on slopes with grasses and forbs to eat and rocky areas for cover.

Eating my breakfast

The hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) is a species of marmot that inhabits the mountains of northwest North America. Hoary marmots live near the tree line on slopes with grasses and forbs to eat and rocky areas for cover.

Moose 1

Smiling moose

The moose (Alces alces), is the largest and heaviest extant species in the deer family. Most adult male moose have distinctive broad, palmate ("open-hand shaped") antlers; Moose typically inhabit boreal forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests of the Northern Hemisphere in temperate to subarctic climates. Its diet consists of both terrestrial and aquatic vegetation. The most common predators of the moose are wolves, bears, and humans. Unlike most other deer species, moose do not form herds and are solitary animals,

Columbian ground squirrel 1

The Columbian ground squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) is a species of rodent common in certain regions of Canada and the northwestern United States. It is the second largest member of the genus Urocitellus, which is part of the tribe Marmotini, along with marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and other holarctic ground squirrels

Columbian Ground Squirrel 2

Columbian ground squirrels

Baby Goat

The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also known as the Rocky Mountain goat, is a hoofed mammal endemic to North America. They are a symbol of the rugged west and the "mascot" of Glacier NP, and it’s always a treat to see them in their natural habitat

Mountain goat siblings

Resting

Mommy Bear

Grizzly in town

Bighorn Sheep

Ram

Bald Eagle