Nature

Noss, Shetland Islands A Northern gannet is diving to catch today's meal. Photo: Felipe Foncueva / National Geographic

Thailand Hundreds of floating lanterns are released as part of the Yee Peng festival in Chiang Mai. Photo: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters

Cancun, Mexico The supermoon lights up the sea at midnight. Photo: Xinhua/Barcroft Images

Saudi Arabia/Oman/Yemen/United Arab Emirates Rub' al Khali is the biggest sand desert worldwide, covering over 650,000 square kilometers. The desert, known as The Empty Quarter, spreads over Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen and the United Arab…

Richmond Park, London A male deer takes a rest in the woods as he prepares for the rutting season. Photo: Toby Melville / Reuters

Prague, Czech Republic A 7 months old Asian elephant smiles at his younger brother at the zoo. Photo: David Josek/AP

Bonn, Germany Two red deer are fighting to impress females during rutting season. Photo: Markus Schreiber/AP