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24. Mai 202620260524

Tre Cime Nature Park, South Tyrol, Italy

Today's image highlights a prime example of long-term conservation efforts: Tre Cime Nature Park in northern Italy. Located in the Dolomites—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for striking geology—the park was established in 1981. It is best known for the Tre Cime di Lavaredo: three towering dolomite peaks that rise sharply above alpine meadows. Their sheer rock faces make them among the Alps' most recognisable landmarks.

23. Mai 202620260523

Turtles with butterflies

Turtles are not only fascinating animals; they also play vital roles in nature. Sea turtles help keep seagrass beds and coral reefs healthy, while freshwater and land counterparts support balanced ecosystems. Their shells are part of their skeletons, formed from dozens of fused bones, and some species navigate using Earth's magnetic field to return to the beaches where they hatched.

22. Mai 202620260522

Pont d'Arc, Ardèche, France

Naturally sculpted over 500,000 years, the Pont d'Arc in France opens like a gateway to the Ardèche Gorge. At dawn, its monumental silhouette glows with a golden hue as the murmur of the river echoes between limestone cliffs, where peregrine falcons and crag martins nest. You walk along the sandy bank, scented with wild mint and sun-warmed boxwood, with the feeling of stepping into a landscape that has remained unchanged since prehistoric times.

21. Mai 202620260521

Tea terraces in Sichuan Province, China

Today's image spotlights a drink that connects daily rituals to ancient landscapes. Just one look at the terraced tea fields of Sichuan Province, China, shows how deep those roots run. This misty region in southwest China is one of the earliest centres of tea culture, where people drank and cultivated tea more than 2,000 years ago. On nearby Mengding Mountain, a scholar named Wu Lizhen planted some of the world's first managed tea gardens during the Han Dynasty, laying the groundwork for generations of growers.

20. Mai 202620260520

Bumble bee pollinating, Worcester, England

A soft buzz and a dusting of pollen can shape the future of our food. Today's image features the bumble bee during its quiet yet essential work. Unlike many insects, bumble bees use 'buzz pollination,' vibrating their flight muscles to shake pollen from flowers—a method vital for crops such as tomatoes, peppers and blueberries. Bees and other pollinators contribute to more than 75% of the world's major food crops, improving both yield and quality.

19. Mai 202620260519

Formentor Lighthouse, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

At Mallorca's far northern tip, in Spain's Balearic Islands, the Formentor Lighthouse stands on the sheer cliffs of Cap de Formentor. This exposed headland is often called the 'Meeting of the Winds.' Built in 1863 and first lit on September 30 of that year, the lighthouse rises about 210 metres above the Mediterranean Sea and is reached by a narrow, switchback road about 13 kilometres from Port de Pollença. Under your feet is pale limestone—rock formed from ancient marine life and later lifted and carved by erosion into dramatic faces, sea caves and natural arches. This rugged geology gives rise to the area's stark beauty and sense of isolation. Want to earn the view? Follow one of the peninsula's hiking routes, or tackle the short, steep climb to Talaia d'Albercutx for a watchtower panorama before continuing to the lighthouse. Keep an eye on the slopes: wild goats, descended from early domestic herds, spring across the ledges with effortless balance.

18. Mai 202620260518

Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis, Wales

Some people chase peaks, others follow lakes. In Wales, the Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park is one stop that quietly combines both—Dolbadarn Castle. Standing beside the serene waters of Llyn Padarn, this 13th-century fortress was built by Llywelyn the Great—Prince of Gwynedd from 1199 to 1240—to guard the route through Llanberis Pass. Built from purple and green slate, the castle was largely assembled using dry stone techniques without mortar, apart from the keep. Its distinctive round tower once stood watch over the valley. History here has its twists. Owain Goch ap Gruffudd, Llywelyn's nephew, is believed to have been imprisoned inside these walls after a family feud.

17. Mai 202620260517

Hawksbill Mountain in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States

How high is high enough for a great view? In the eastern United States, it doesn't take much. Hawksbill Mountain is the highest point in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, at 1,234 metres, showing how these older mountains rely on openness, not elevation. The park's establishment in 1935 involved reforestation after extensive farming and logging. Today, much of that land has returned to forest, supporting mixed hardwoods, mountain laurel and rhododendron. What else? Some of the rocks found here date back over 1 billion years, among the oldest in the state. The park shelters over 200 bird species and 32 species of fish and remains dog friendly, allowing pets in campgrounds and on most trails.

16. Mai 202620260516

Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, United States

What do you call a place where the rocks do the climbing, and humans try to keep up? Welcome to Smith Rock State Park in Oregon, United States, where cliffs rise fast, and excuses fall faster. It sits inside the 40-kilometre-long Crooked River Caldera, shaped by multiple volcanic eruptions. Its welded tuff cliffs are made from compressed volcanic ash that cooled under pressure. The Crooked River carved the canyon, while formations like the Spire rise up to 180 metres.

15. Mai 202620260515

A family of sperm whales, Indian Ocean

Brains, brawn and a serious case of going deep—the sperm whale isn't here for surface-level living. Today, we meet a giant that thinks big and dives deeper.

14. Mai 202620260514

Medieval town of Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy

Perched on a tufa ridge in southern Tuscany, Italy, Pitigliano is a small town with a big personality. Its roots stretch back to Etruscan times, and the winding streets still echo the past, from medieval fortifications to Renaissance palaces. Walking through its narrow alleys, you can feel centuries of life carved into the stone, while small piazzas invite pauses for coffee or gelato. This enduring treasure is often called 'Little Jerusalem' for its historic Jewish quarter, where a synagogue and historic cemetery tell stories of a once-thriving community.

13. Mai 202620260513

Arch and Milky Way, Alabama Hills, Sierra Nevada, California, United States

In today's image, the granite arches of the Alabama Hills frame the Milky Way over a rugged landscape in California's eastern Sierra Nevada, United States. Famous for its rounded boulders and weathered rock formations, this area formed when molten rock cooled deep underground around 100 million years ago. Water and wind gradually shaped the stone into the smooth shapes seen today. Visitors can explore the natural arches, hike among the rocks, capture photographs of the unique landscape, ride horses or mountain bikes and enjoy seasonal displays of wildflowers.