swap_horiz Lake Baikal Ice Alternatives

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Amur Leopard

The Amur leopard, found in a small region of Russia and China, is arguably the most endangered cat species, with fewer t...

Critically Endangered Russian Far East Poaching Habitat Loss

9.8 Brilliant

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Amazon Rainforest

The Brazilian Amazon, the largest rainforest on Earth, boasts unparalleled biodiversity. Covering over 2.1 million squar...

Biodiversity South America Brazil Ecosystem

9.8 Brilliant

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Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon, located in Arizona, is a colossal gorge carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Its immen...

Canyon Colorado River Arizona National Park

9.8 Brilliant

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Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system, composed of ov...

Natural Australia Biodiversity Marine Life

9.8 Brilliant

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Mount Everest

Mount Everest, at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 ft), is the highest point above sea level on Earth, located in the Mahalangu...

Mountain Climbing Himalayas Nepal Highest Peak

9.7 Brilliant

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Sipadan Island, Malaysia

Sipadan Island is a world-class diving destination, known for its incredible biodiversity and abundance of sharks. The i...

Shark Diving Malaysia Borneo Drop Off

9.6 Brilliant

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Located in London, Kew Gardens is a world-renowned botanical garden and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Spanning 180 acres...

Unesco World Heritage Research Facilities Temperate House Plant Science

9.6 Brilliant

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Javan Rhinoceros

The Javan rhinoceros is critically endangered, with only approximately 75 individuals remaining in Ujung Kulon National...

Indonesia Critically Endangered Poaching Habitat Fragmentation

9.6 Brilliant

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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a sprawling 150-acre oasis showcasing tropical flora. It's f...

Eco Tourism Tropical Garden Orchid Collection Heritage Trees

9.4 Excellent

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Cocos Island, Costa Rica

Cocos Island, a remote volcanic island, is a hotspot for pelagic marine life, particularly hammerhead sharks. Divers can...

Remote Remote Location Costa Rica Currents

9.4 Excellent

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Frozen Planet II

Frozen Planet II, the sequel to the acclaimed Frozen Planet, continues to explore the dramatic landscapes and unique wil...

Climate Change Polar Regions Glaciers Ice Sheets

9.3 Excellent

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Bonaire

Bonaire, a Dutch Caribbean island, is renowned for its exceptional shore diving and snorkeling. The entire coastline is...

Relaxation Marine Life Snorkeling Caribbean

9.2 Excellent

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Located in Brooklyn, New York, this 52-acre garden offers a tranquil escape from the city. Highlights include the meticu...

Conservation Community Programs Japanese Garden Rose Garden

9.2 Excellent

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Salar de Uyuni

Salar de Uyuni, in Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat, covering an area of over 10,582 square kilometers. During...

Photography Landscape Mirror Altitude

9.2 Excellent

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Vaquita

The Vaquita, the world's smallest porpoise, is facing imminent extinction, with estimates suggesting fewer than 20 indiv...

Mexico Critically Endangered Gillnet Fishing Bycatch

9.1 Excellent

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Halong Bay

Halong Bay, in Vietnam, is a stunning seascape of thousands of limestone karsts and islands rising from emerald waters....

Vietnam Unesco World Heritage Limestone Karsts Emerald Waters

9.1 Excellent

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Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls, straddling the border of Argentina and Brazil, is a system of 275 waterfalls, the most famous being 'Devil...

Nature Waterfall Waterfalls Brazil

9.1 Excellent

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Missouri Botanical Garden

Established in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis is the oldest botanical garden in the United States. It...

Conservation Research Japanese Stroll Garden Climatron Historic Garden

9.0 Excellent

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Longwood Gardens

Located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is renowned for its spectacular fountain shows, elaborate seas...

Landscape Architecture Fountains Conservatories Seasonal Displays

9.0 Excellent

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Orangutan (Sumatran & Bornean)

Both Sumatran and Bornean orangutans are classified as critically endangered, facing severe threats from habitat loss du...

Indonesia Malaysia Endangered Deforestation

9.0 Excellent