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A beautiful mountain lake drone flight, located near Queenstown New Zealand, South Island.

Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 meters (12,218 feet). It is situated in the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favorite challenge for mountain climbers.

Milford Sound is often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" due to its breathtaking landscapes. Towering cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, lush rainforests, and crystal-clear waters create a mesmerising and picturesque environment. Milford Sound, or Piopiotahi, is situated in Fiordland National Park, 287 km from Queenstown-a scenic four-hour drive. Paul Bodnar 2024 New Zealand trip.

The Queen Victoria's birdwing was described in 1856 by George Robert Gray. This species is found throughout the Solomon Islands and Bougainville Island. Both the scientific and vernacular names were named in honor of Queen Victoria. The holotype now resides in the Natural History Museum, London.

Queen Victoria Birdwing Butterfly emerging from pupae, Male.

Rotorua New Zealand Majestic and magical, the Redwoods Treewalk experience is truly a walk to remember. Suspended high above the forest floor, encounter 75-meter-tall redwoods as you walk across eco-suspended bridges and platforms intricately designed to honor and accentuate the stunning natural environment. Regarded by many as one of the best tree-top walks in New Zealand.

The sperm whale's flukes (tail lobes) are triangular and very thick. Proportionally, they are larger than that of any other cetacean, and are very flexible. The whale lifts its flukes high out of the water as it begins a feeding dive. Paul Bodnar New Zealand South Island trip 2024.

Galápagos tortoises are the giants of the tortoise world. Males can weigh more than 500 pounds (227 kilograms), and females average about 250 pounds (113 kilograms). They have thick, sturdy legs to hold up all that weight, but they still spend a lot of time lying down to conserve energy. There are two types of Galápagos tortoises. The largest, with big, round shells, are called “domes.” The sma...

(Ornithoptera victoriae,) the Queen Victoria's birdwing, is a birdwing butterfly of the family Papilionidae, found in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea (Bougainville Island only).

The American crocodile and its relative the American alligator are the charismatic megafauna of the Everglades. Crocodiles and alligators are sensitive to environmental changes, and they are well-known species that are easy for both decision-makers and the public to understand. These characteristics make the crocodile an important indicator to communicate progress of restoration in Greater Ever...

The American crocodile isn’t a common sight in South Florida unless you live in the Upper Keys or visit Flamingo in the Everglades National Park. I’ve seen most of mine at the Flamingo boat ramp like this one pictured above. Occasionally, I’ll run into a croc in the backcountry along the west coast of the Everglades National Park. It’s cat like eye pupils, grey spotted skin and narrow and point...

The Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, is a large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It is a National Monument, more than 327 years old, and is the oldest structure in St. Augustine. Construction began on the Castillo de San Marcos in 1672 and lasted 23 years until 1695. Many Spanish forts preceded t...

Sparce inhabited Solomon Islands, Western Province near Rendova.

Maximo, the Salt Water Crocodile. Because there are also crocodiles in Florida, the farm has Maximo, a giant salt water crocodile from Australia. This creature is more than 15 feet long and weighs 1250 pounds. He was born in 1971, and could live to be anywhere from 60 to 80 years old. Paul Bodnar

South Carolina plantation home.

Komodo Dragon, transfer from one exhibit to another.

White Tiger enjoying the scent of a pine tree.

Gatorama, friend Ben Register training American Alligators

Red Panda encounter with friends.

Komodo Dragon tongue up-close at the Pittsburgh Zoo.

Red Panda feeding.

Red Panda Pittsburg Zoo.

American Alligator nest that hatched, Florida.

Queen Victoria Birdwing Butterfly flying in Solomon Islands (Ornithoptera v. victoriae).

D'Urvilles Birdwng Butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus urvillianus)

Guadalcanal, WWII plane and war museum with Donovan Smith and Michael Kale.

White Tiger up-close and personal.

Ranongga Island vegetation and guest house. Solomon Islands Western Province.

Solomon Island's Matikuri Lodge. Paul Bodnar