Black scorpion (Centruroides sp.) held in a person's hand.
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Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sp.)
Black scorpion (Centruroides sp.) held in a person's hand.
Meadow Vole
Meadow vole rests in its habitat.
Yosemite Bog-orchid
A rare Yosemite bog-orchid (Platanthera yosemitensis) was identified as a new species in 2007.
A rare Yosemite bog-orchid (Platanthera yosemitensis) was identified as a new species in 2007.
Snowpack is Essential for Mountain and Lower Elevation Landscapes
Researchers approach Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park.
Researchers approach Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park.
Cladophora Algae
The USGS studies what lives in Cladophora glomerata algae and why it matters for fish, wildlife, and, ultimately, the people that rely on the Great Lakes fisheries.
The USGS studies what lives in Cladophora glomerata algae and why it matters for fish, wildlife, and, ultimately, the people that rely on the Great Lakes fisheries.
Lake Sturgeon in Genesee River, NY
A USGS scientist holds a five-year-old stocked lake sturgeon recaptured during a survival assessment in the Genesee River, New York.
A USGS scientist holds a five-year-old stocked lake sturgeon recaptured during a survival assessment in the Genesee River, New York.
Truffle
A truffle of Elaphomyces spp. with Elaphocordyceps ophioglossoides, a parasitic ascomycetous fungus, at Kumbrabow State Forest in West Virginia.
A truffle of Elaphomyces spp. with Elaphocordyceps ophioglossoides, a parasitic ascomycetous fungus, at Kumbrabow State Forest in West Virginia.
Diatoms (50 Species)
Photomicrograph depicting the siliceous frustules of fifty species of diatoms arranged within a circular shape. Diatoms form the base of many marine and aquatic food chains and upon death, their glassy frustules form sediments known as diatomaceous earth.
Photomicrograph depicting the siliceous frustules of fifty species of diatoms arranged within a circular shape. Diatoms form the base of many marine and aquatic food chains and upon death, their glassy frustules form sediments known as diatomaceous earth.
Deforestation
Forest cover being removed for cattle pasturage and development. Bulldozer and smoke from bulldozed trees in the background with cattle in the foreground.
Forest cover being removed for cattle pasturage and development. Bulldozer and smoke from bulldozed trees in the background with cattle in the foreground.
Pictographs on Rock
Pictographs at Saguaro National Park. Photographed 2006 or earlier
Pictographs at Saguaro National Park. Photographed 2006 or earlier
Snakehead Fish
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Snakehead Fish
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Pacific Lamprey (Lampetra tridentata)
Larval Pacific lamprey collected from the upper Umatilla River in northeastern Oregon.
Larval Pacific lamprey collected from the upper Umatilla River in northeastern Oregon.
Radiolarians (10 Species)
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
Radiolarians (10 Species)
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. This image has been inverted to bring out details. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. This image has been inverted to bring out details. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
Pictographs on Rock
Pictographs at Saguaro National Park. Photographed 2006 or earlier.
Pictographs at Saguaro National Park. Photographed 2006 or earlier.
Forest Overlain by Clouds
Clouds Overlying a Forest.
Clouds Overlying a Forest.
Salamander
An unknown hybrid species of salamander captured in Olympic National Park, Washington.
An unknown hybrid species of salamander captured in Olympic National Park, Washington.
Field Work on Mount Rainier
Researcher Amanda Kissel pauses by a lake in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Researcher Amanda Kissel pauses by a lake in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Cascades Frog
A Cascades frog perched on moss.
Lunch Lake in the Seven Lakes Basin
Deer in the mist by Lunch Lake in the Seven Lakes Basin of Olympic National Park.
Deer in the mist by Lunch Lake in the Seven Lakes Basin of Olympic National Park.