Stock Photography by David Schwaegler -- Animals

Acanthurus blochii (Ringtail Surgeonfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4532 Ringtail Surgeonfish Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Acanthurus olivaceus (Orangespot Surgeonfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4533 Orangespot Surgeonfish Close-up (Feb 16, 2008) 3

Larger

Acanthurus triostegus (Convict Tang)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4535 Convict Tang Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

#4539 Sailfish and Convict Tang Feeding (Feb 18, 2008) 3

Larger

Alces alces (Moose)

Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Border City, AK
#5027 Young Bull Moose after a Swim (Jun 19, 2009) 2

Larger

Denali National Park -- On the bus, Healy, AK
#5108 From the Bus -- Female Moose with Calf (Jul 08, 2009) 3

Larger

#5109 From the Bus -- Female Moose Feeding on Aquatic Vegetation (Jul 08, 2009) 3

Larger

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Ingonish Beach, NS
#3745 Tourist and Moose (Sep 03, 2005) 3

Larger

#3744 Moose Standing (Sep 03, 2005) 3

Larger

#3743 Moose Grazing (Sep 03, 2005) 2

Larger

#3742 Moose Peek-a-Boo (Sep 03, 2005) 2

Larger

Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator)

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Lamar, TX
#2833 American Alligator Submerged in Pond (Dec 23, 2003) 2
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco, TX
#4173 Alligator at the Shore (Jan 28, 2007) 2

Larger

Ambystoma tigrinum var. californiense (California Tiger Salamander)

Jepson Prairie, Fairfield, CA
#1995 California Tiger Salamander Nymph Stage (Apr 26, 2009) 3

Larger

Anolis carolinensis (Northern Green Anole)

Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR
#4317 Green Anole on Log (Mar 26, 2007) 3

Larger

Anthopleura elegantissima (Aggregating Anemone)

Mackerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, CA
#4788 Green Aggregating Anemone Exposed at Low Tide (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

Laguna Beach, Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA
#1697 Sea Anemone (Feb 15, 2000) 2
Olympic National Park -- Kalaloch (pr. Claylock), Forks, WA
#4869 Aggregating Anemone with Pink Tentacles (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4863 Giant Green Anemone Underwater (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Anthopleura xanthogrammica (Giant Green Anemone)

Olympic National Park -- Mora and Rialto Beach, Forks, WA
#4882 Giant Green Anemone Close Up (May 30, 2009) 3

Larger

Olympic National Park -- Kalaloch (pr. Claylock), Forks, WA
#4870 Sea Stars and Anemone Underwater (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4868 Sea Stars and Anemone on the Underside of a Boulder (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4863 Giant Green Anemone Underwater (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4865 Ochre Sea Stars and Giant Green Anemone in Crevice (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Ariolimax columbianus (Banana Slug)

Prairie Creek Redwoods Fern Canyon, Orick, CA
#4819 Banana Slug on Fern (May 14, 2009) 3

Larger

Arothron hispidus (Stars and Stripes Toadfish, Stripebelly Pufferfish, White-spotted Pufferfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4527 White-spotted Pufferfish Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Bison bison (Bison, Buffalo)

Nature Conservancy Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Pawhuska, OK
#1627 Bison Grazing on New Growth After Fire (Mar 20, 1999) 2
#1626 Bison Grazing with Prairie Fire in Background (Mar 20, 1999) 2
Alaska Highway -- Yukon Highway 1, Haines Junction, YT
#5170 Bison Resting on the Highway Verge (Jul 15, 2009) 3

Larger

Bos bos (Texas Longhorn)

Wichita Mountains NWR, Lawton, OK
#3879 Texas Longhorn Cattle Grazing (Feb 25, 2006) 3

Larger

#3880 Texas Longhorn Calf (Jan 25, 2006) 2

Larger

Bufo americanus (American Toad)

Indian Pond, Orford, NH
#5755 American Toad in Leaf Litter (Jul 26, 2010) 3

Larger

Bufo boreas (Western Toad)

Olympic National Park -- Ozette and Cape Alava, Clallam Bay, WA
#4885 Western Toad Close Up (May 31, 2009) 3

Larger

Canis latrans (Coyote)

Bosque del Apache NWR, Socorro, NM
#1612 Coyote (Dec 22, 2007) 2

Canis lupus (Wolf)

Denali National Park -- On the bus, Healy, AK
#5112 From the Bus -- Wolf Hunting (Jul 10, 2009) 3

Larger

Cervus elaphus (Elk)

Prairie Creek Redwoods Gold Bluffs Beach, Orick, CA
#3142 Elk on the Beach (Jun 11, 2004) 3

Larger

#4827 Elk with Velvet Covered Antlers (May 14, 2009) 3

Larger

#4828 Elk in the Campground (May 15, 2009) 2

Larger

Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, CA
#4741 Elk Grazing in a Wildflower Meadow (Apr 29, 2009) 2

Larger

Chaetodon auriga (Threadfin Butterflyfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4530 Pair of Threadfin Butterflyfish (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Chaetodon lineolatus (Lined Butterflyfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4528 Lined Butterflyfish Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Chaetodon lunula (Raccoon Butterfly Fish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4487 Squadron of Raccoon Butterfly Fish (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Chelonia mydas (Green Sea Turtle)

Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park, Captain Cook, HI
#4515 Green Sea Turtle Coming up for Air (Feb 11, 2008) 3

Larger

#4516 Green Sea Turtle Basking (Feb 07, 2008) 3

Larger

Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle)

Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Seney, MI
#3679 Snapping Turtle Head Shot (Jun 09, 2005) 3

Larger

Shadow (Boot) Lake, Florence, WI
#875 Snapping Turtle Digging a Nest (Jun 15, 2000) 2

Larger

Chrysemys picta (Painted Turtle)

Shadow (Boot) Lake, Florence, WI
#908 Painted Turtle on Bog Log (Jun 17, 2005) 2

Larger

Coris gaimard (Red Coris Wrasse, Yellowtail Coris)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4537 Yellowtail Coris Feeding (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Crotalus atrox (Western Diamondback Rattlesnake)

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Quartzsite, AZ
#3523 Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Head (Mar 22, 2005) 2

Crotalus ruber (Red Diamondback Rattlesnake)

Caspers Wilderness Park, San Juan Capistrano, CA
#2248 Red Diamondback Rattlesnake Full Length (Mar 26, 2003) 3

Larger

Crotaphytus collaris (Collard Lizard)

Tonto NF Superstition Wilderness Area, Apache Junction, AZ
#4640 Collared Lizard Basking (Mar 28, 2009) 3

Larger

Cynomys ludovicianus (Blacktailed Prairie Dog)

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
#5182 Prairie Dog Trio (Jul 19, 2009) 3

Larger

Wichita Mountains NWR, Lawton, OK
#3256 Prairie Dog Grazing (Dec 18, 2004) 2

Larger

#4359 Prairie Dog Close Up (Dec 18, 2004) 3

Larger

#3255 Prairie Dog Town Overview (Dec 18, 2004) 2

Larger

#3257 Prairie Dog Standing and Eating (Dec 18, 2004) 2

Larger

#3258 Prairie Dog with Stylish Tail (Dec 18, 2004) 4

Larger

Cyprinodon nevadensis (Ash Meadows Pupfish)

Ash Meadows NWR, Pahrump, NV
#2964 King Pool Pupfish (Mar 07, 2010) 3

Larger

Enhydra Lutris (Sea Otter)

Kenai Fjords National Park -- Cruise, Seward, AK
#5068 Sea Otter Family (Jun 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Equus asinus (Burro)

Warm Springs Wilderness / Oatman, Kingman, AZ
#1650 Burros and Oatman Sign (Mar 12, 2001) 3

Larger

Big Bend Ranch State Park, Presidio, TX
#4250 Three Wild Burros on the Ridge (Mar 09, 2007) 3

Larger

Equus ferus (Wild Horse)

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND
#5184 Wild Horses Grazing (Jul 19, 2009) 3

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#5183 Wild Horses Standing Watch (Jul 19, 2009) 3

Larger

Equus ferus caballas (Domestic Horse)

Monument Valley, Kayenta, AZ
#1864 Horse Grazing in front of Butte (Mar 21, 1999) 2

Eumetopias jubatus (Steller Sea Lion)

Kenai Fjords National Park -- Cruise, Seward, AK
#5079 Steller Sea Lion Cove (Jun 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Chatham Sound, Prince Rupert, BC
#4936 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 4. Dad and the Kids (Jun 09, 2009) 4

Larger

#4939 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 7. Beach Master Returns (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4937 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 5. Roaring (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4935 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 3. Branded and Collared for Study. (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4934 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 2. Tail Biting (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4933 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 1. Rocky Home (Jun 09, 2009) 3

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#4938 Steller Sea Lion Sequence: 6. Scratching (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

Eurycea lucifuga (Cave Salamander)

Blanchard Springs Caverns, Fifty-six, AR
#3246 Cave Salamander (Dec 15, 2004) 3

Larger

Harpaphe haydeniana (Yellow-spotted Millipede)

Prairie Creek Redwoods Ten Taypo Loop, Orick, CA
#3100 Yellow-spotted Millipede on Dead Redwood (May 16, 2009) 3

Larger

Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog)

Miller Dunes (Indiana Dunes NLS), Gary, IN
#621 Gray Treefrog (Aug 15, 2000) 2

Lepus americanus (Snowshoe Hare)

Denali National Park -- Savage River Area, Healy, AK
#5137 Snowshoe Hare Portrait (Jul 06, 2009) 3

Larger

Marmota monax (Groundhog, Woodchuck)

David Schwaegler's Home, Lake in the Hills, IL
#1208 Ground Hog (Jun 01, 1999) 2

Melichthys niger (Black Triggerfish, Durgon)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4534 Black Triggerfish Close-up (Feb 16, 2008) 3

Larger

Mirounga angustirostris (Northern Elephant Seal)

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Reserve, San Simeon, CA
#2692 Young Male Elephant Seals Sparing (Dec 25, 2002) 2

Larger

#2695 Male Elephant Seal Sleeping (Dec 25, 2002) 2

Larger

Mytilus californianus (California Mussel)

Mackerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, CA
#4790 Mussel Beach at Low Tide (May 11, 2009) 2

Larger

#4789 California Mussel Colony (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

Odocoileus hemionus (Mule Deer)

Tongass National Forest -- Mitkof Island, Petersburg, AK
#4969 Newborn Sitka Black-tailed Fawn and Doe (Jun 16, 2009) 3

Larger

Oroville State Recreation Area, Oroville, CA
#4722 Mule Deer Looking at You (Apr 28, 2009) 3

Larger

Sequoia National Park, Visalia, CA
#4696 Mule Deer Grazing (Apr 19, 2009) 3

Larger

Zion NP, Springdale, UT
#5259 Mule Deer Grazing at Dawn (Mar 13, 2010) 2

Larger

Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer)

Lake in the Hills Fen, Lake in the Hills, IL
#1240 Fawn at the Bridge (Sep 05, 2001) 3

Larger

Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Pleasanton, KS
#3886 Deer Drinking at Sunrise (Feb 28, 2006) 3

Larger

Big Bend National Park Chisos Mtns, Alpine, TX
#4231 Deer in the Chisos Mountains (Mar 06, 2007) 3

Larger

Orcinus orca (Killer Whale, Orca)

Kenai Fjords National Park -- Cruise, Seward, AK
#5073 Trio of Orcas (Jun 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Oreamnos americanus (Mountain Goat)

Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB
#5172 Mountain Goat Kid and Ewe Grazing (Jul 17, 2009) 3

Larger

Ovis canadensis (Bighorn Sheep)

Anza-Borrego Desert, Borrego Springs, CA
#1956 Group of Bighorn Sheep (Jan 30, 2002) 2

Ovis dalli (Dall Sheep)

Denali National Park -- On the bus, Healy, AK
#5110 From the Bus -- Dall Sheep High in the Mountains (Jul 09, 2009) 3

Larger

Pecari tajacu (Javelina)

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission, TX
#4126 Javelina Feeding (Dec 27, 2006) 2

Larger

Phelsuma laticauda (Gold Dust Day Gecko)

South Kona Coast of the Big Island, Captain Cook, HI
#4511 Gold Dust Day Gecko on Clock Frame (Feb 09, 2008) 3

Larger

Phoca vitulina (Harbor Seal)

Mackerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, CA
#4797 Harbor Seal on a Bed of Seaweed (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

#4795 Pup Seal Nursing on the Rocky Edge (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

#4794 Pup Seal Looking for Breakfast (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

#4793 Pup Seal and Mom Cuddle (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

#4792 Newborn Seal and Mom (May 11, 2009) 3

Larger

#4784 Surf and Harbor Seals at Dusk (May 10, 2009) 2

Larger

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Reserve, San Simeon, CA
#2694 Harbor Seal Sleeping (Dec 25, 2002) 2
#2693 Beach with Long Row of Seals Sleeping (Dec 25, 2002) 2

Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Sea Star)

Olympic National Park -- Kalaloch (pr. Claylock), Forks, WA
#4867 Ochre Sea Stars Close Up (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4868 Sea Stars and Anemone on the Underside of a Boulder (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

#4870 Sea Stars and Anemone Underwater (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Olympic National Park -- Mora and Rialto Beach, Forks, WA
#4879 Lavender Hued Ochre Sea Star (May 30, 2009) 3

Larger

Olympic National Park -- Kalaloch (pr. Claylock), Forks, WA
#4865 Ochre Sea Stars and Giant Green Anemone in Crevice (May 29, 2009) 3

Larger

Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper)

Shelp Lake and Giant Pine Grove SNA, Pine Lake (Forest), WI
#983 Spring Peeper (Jul 12, 2001) 2

Rana catesbeiana (Bullfrog)

Volo Bog, Volo, IL
#1148 Bullfrog and Duckweed Front View (Jun 20, 1998) 2

Rana pipiens (Northern Leopard Frog)

Lake in the Hills Fen, Lake in the Hills, IL
#2479 Northern Leopard Frog Green Color Form (Aug 24, 2009) 3

Larger

Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, IL
#686 Northern Leopard Frog (Sep 05, 1999) 3

Larger

#2480 Northern Leopard Frog Brown Color Form (Sep 10, 2003) 2

Rana septentrionalis (Mink Frog)

Pickerel Lake, Brule River, Florence, WI
#925 Mink Frog on the Shore of the Brule (Jun 15, 2000) 2
Shadow (Boot) Lake, Florence, WI
#876 Mink Frog (Jun 15, 2000) 2

Rana sylvatica (Wood Frog)

Denali National Park -- Thoro Pass Ranger Hike, Healy, AK
#5166 Wood Frog in the Tundra (Jul 10, 2009) 3

Larger

Shadow (Boot) Lake, Florence, WI
#918 Wood Frog with Copper Coloring (Jun 15, 2005) 2

Larger

Rangifer tarandus (Caribou)

Denali National Park -- On the bus, Healy, AK
#5105 From the Bus -- Male Caribou (Jul 08, 2009) 3

Larger

Scarus rubroviolaceus (Ember Parrotfish, Red-lip Parrotfish)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4529 Ember Parrotfish Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Sceloporus occidentalis (Blue-bellied Lizard, Western Fence Lizard)

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve, Wildomar, CA
#2744 Blue-bellied Lizard on Boulder (Feb 28, 2003) 2

Larger

Sceloporus sp. (Lizard)

Death Valley NP Titus Canyon (Amagorsa Mtns.), Inyo County, CA
#2967 Lizard with Turquoise Spots (Mar 25, 2004) 2
Cleveland National Forest Santa Ana Mountains, San Juan Capistrano, CA
#3551 Blue-belly Lizard (Apr 07, 2005) 3

Larger

Silvilagus sp. (Cottontail Rabbit)

San Joaquin Wildlife Preserve in Irvine, Irvine, CA
#2869 Cottontail Rabbit Close-up (Feb 07, 2004) 2

Larger

Spermophilus parryii (Arctic Ground Squirrel)

Denali National Park -- Savage River Area, Healy, AK
#5136 Arctic Ground Squirrel Portrait (Jul 06, 2009) 3

Larger

Denali National Park -- Thoro Pass Ranger Hike, Healy, AK
#5157 Arctic Ground Squirrel on the Tundra (Jul 10, 2009) 3

Larger

Storeria dekayi (Brown Snake)

Indian Pond, Orford, NH
#3764 Northern Brown Snake on Road (Sep 12, 2005) 2

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus (Purple Sea Urchin)

Laguna Beach, Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, CA
#1695 Sea Urchin with Shells (Feb 15, 2000) 2

Larger

#1694 Sea Urchin Colony (Feb 15, 2000) 2

Tegula funebralis (Black Turban Snail)

Olympic National Park -- Ozette and Cape Alava, Clallam Bay, WA
#4888 Crab Preying on Black Turban Snail (May 31, 2009) 2

Larger

Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)

Cache River State Natural Area, Vienna, IL
#2544 Eastern Box Turtle Snoozing (Oct 27, 2005) 3

Larger

Thamnophis sirtalis (Common Garter Snake)

Baxter State Park, Millinocket, ME
#3759 Garter Snake on Ledge Rock (Sep 07, 2005) 2

Larger

Shadow (Boot) Lake, Florence, WI
#878 Garter Snake Swallowing a Toad (Jun 15, 2000) 2

Larger

Thamnophis sp. (Garter Snake)

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve, Wildomar, CA
#2252 Garter Snake in Vernal Pool (Mar 21, 2003) 2

Larger

Trachemys scripta (Red-eared Slider Turtle)

Sabal Palm Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Brownsville, TX
#4357 Trio of Red-eared Sliders on a Log (Jan 08, 2007) 3

Larger

Ursus americanus (Black Bear)

Alaska Highway -- Yukon Highway 1, Haines Junction, YT
#5169 Black Bear Grazing on White Clover (Jul 15, 2009) 3

Larger

Ursus arctos horribilis (Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear)

Denali National Park -- On the bus, Healy, AK
#5111 From the Bus -- Grizzly Family Grazing (Jul 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#5144 From the Bus -- Bear Family Sleeping on a Block of Ice (Jul 10, 2009) 3

Larger

Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Refuge, Prince Rupert, BC
#4927 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 2. Adolescent Eating Sedge (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4928 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 3. Grazing (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4929 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 4. Peek-a-Boo (Jun 09, 2009) 3

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#4930 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 5. A Good Scratch (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4931 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 6. Sipping Sea Water (Jun 09, 2009) 3

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#4932 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 7. Always a Wary Eye (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

#4926 Grizzly Bear Sequence: 1. Bather and Watcher (Jun 09, 2009) 3

Larger

Uta stansburiana (Side-blotched Lizard)

Marin Municipal Watershed -- Pine Mountain, Fairfax, CA
#4738 Side-blotched Lizard Basking (Apr 30, 2009) 2

Larger

Death Valley NP Titus Canyon (Amagorsa Mtns.), Inyo County, CA
#1517 Side-blotched Lizard in Breeding Color (Apr 15, 2009) 3

Larger

Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox)

Denali National Park -- Polychrome Mountains, Healy, AK
#5156 Red Fox Kits Near Their Den (Jul 09, 2009) 3

Larger

David Schwaegler's Home, Lake in the Hills, IL
#1183 Speed! A Red Fox Running (May 14, 2005) 3

Larger

Zalophus californianus (California Sea Lion)

Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, CA
#4745 Sea Lion Beach (Apr 30, 2009) 2

Larger

Zanclus cornutus (Moorish Idol)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4538 Moorish Idol Close-up (Feb 17, 2008) 3

Larger

Zebrasoma veliferum (Sailfish Tang)

Kahaluu County Park, Kailua-Kona, HI
#4539 Sailfish and Convict Tang Feeding (Feb 18, 2008) 3

Larger