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Paul Nicklen From polar bears roaming the northern tundra to leopard seals hunting for penguins in the southern seas, Paul Nicklen captures images from extreme environments few of us will ever witness. Growing up in an Inuit community in the Arctic, Nicklen is uniquely qualified to tell the stories of the polar regions of our planet. A former marine biologist, Nicklen realized he could make a greater impact in his quest to raise awareness of climate change and protect polar species and their habitats with his camera. Nicklen's relaxed Canadian demeanor belies his intensity on assignment.

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An early morning image of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano blasting steam, ash and lava over its glacier‐topped summit. Iceland has a unique location on top of the geologically active Mid‐Atlantic Ridge at the boundary of the American and Eurasian Tectonic Plates. Volcanoes like Eyjafjallajökull are born as these plates spread.

Location: Eyjafjallajökull Volcano, Southern Iceland May 2010

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Hawaiian volcanoes spew silky, effusive pahoehoe lava. Lava can be as thick as cement or as runny as syrup. This flow drips over cliffs into the Pacific Ocean on the eastern flank of Kilauea near Waikupanaha.

Location: Kilauea Volcano, The Island of Hawai'i August 2006

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In Chad, elephants live in complete danger. This male elephant was killed within earshot of an anti‐poaching team, who collected the ivory to ensure it didn't end up in China. They did not catch the killers.

Location: Zakouma National Park, Chad, Africa 2006

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Darkness falls at a small village on the Motaba River as a Bantu hunter appears with his shotgun and food for his family: a spot‐nosed guenon.

Location: Motaba River, Republic of the Congo, Africa 1999

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