A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
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A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A forest of coniferous trees can be seen along a mountain. The tree line can be seen, which is the point at which trees stop, because conditions for growth become unideal.
A meandering stream that was a possible biomonitoring site for a USGS project in North Dakota.
A meandering stream that was a possible biomonitoring site for a USGS project in North Dakota.
A meandering stream that was a possible biomonitoring site for a USGS project in North Dakota.
A meandering stream that was a possible biomonitoring site for a USGS project in North Dakota.
Caribou crossing the Selawik River, Alaska
Caribou crossing the Selawik River, Alaska
Andrews Creek Weather Station, Loch Vale, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Andrews Meadow (401723105400101)
40o17'25" 105o39'57"
Andrews Creek Weather Station, Loch Vale, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Andrews Meadow (401723105400101)
40o17'25" 105o39'57"
Grizzly bear and black-billed magpie.
Grizzly bear and black-billed magpie.
Caribou Lying in the Grass in Captivity.
Caribou Lying in the Grass in Captivity.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Female elk lying in the grass in captivity.
Female elk lying in the grass in captivity.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Male elk in front of a female elk lying in the grass.
Flooded coastal streets, houses, and fields after Hurricane Ike passes through Texas
Flooded coastal streets, houses, and fields after Hurricane Ike passes through Texas
Head of male moose at rehabilitation center.
Head of male moose at rehabilitation center.
Young male moose at a rehabilitation center standing along side a fence.
Young male moose at a rehabilitation center standing along side a fence.
Young male moose at a rehabilitation center standing along side a fence.
Young male moose at a rehabilitation center standing along side a fence.
Male Moose lying in the grass at a rehabilitation center.
Male Moose lying in the grass at a rehabilitation center.