Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
Journey to Antarctica: The White Continent, November 13, 2022

After the ship stopped in the fast ice, three emperor penguins approached from behind the ship. —Berit Solstad, Naturalist
South Plaza Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, November 17, 2022

Sea lions are very special and present on most of the islands. Their strong mammal behavior makes them naturally curious, just like cats and dogs at home. At this time of year, many are giving birth so little pups are easily seen. —Jose Maldonado, Naturalist
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, November 20, 2022

A Galapagos yellow land iguana climbing on a thorn shrub to feed on any leaf that can be found. The islands receive very little rain, and animals have adapted to survive in these conditions. —Gianna Haro, Naturalist
North Seymour Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, November 22, 2022

Magnificent frigatebirds nest on North Seymour around the year. Males try to attract females with their inflated gular sacs. Males and females share duties, including incubating the female’s single egg laid on a flimsy nest built with twigs. —Pato Maldonado, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor (photo by Jose Maldonado)
Weddell Sea, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, November 23, 2022

Emperor penguins in the snow. —Kirsa Nørregaard, Naturalist
Brown Bluff, Antarctica
Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands, November 24, 2022

A parade of Adélie penguins along the shore at Brown Bluff. —Maya Santangelo, Naturalist/Expedition Diver (Photo by Jamie Coleman)
Santiago Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, November 24, 2022

Galápagos hawk. —Roberta Schiess, Naturalist
Java Sea, Indonesia
Singapore to Bali: Jungles, Atolls & Wildlife, November 25, 2022

A pod of dolphins came by to ride the bow of National Geographic Orion as we traversed the Java Sea. —Rachel Crane, Undersea Specialist (Photo by Erin O’Brien)