Forest Floor Collection (page 12)

USA, Washington State, Lewis River. Ferns fill the forest floor near the Lewis River in Washington State

USA, California, Redwood NP. Ferns and rhododendron plants fill the forest floor in Redwood National Park in California, a World Heritage Site

USA, California, Redwood NP. Fog filters the light falling on rhododendrons at Redwood National Park in California, a World Heritage Site

Pine cones on forest floor, Florida

An Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) eats a seed pod on a remote beach with in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Profile of a Wild Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) foraging for food on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Africa, Madagascar, Eastern dry forest. Hensts Goshawk (Accipiter henstii)

Male dead-leaf mantis (Order Mantodea) on a leaf. Photographed in the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Tropical shield mantis (Choeradodis stalii) on a leaf. Photographed in the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Composting vegetation. Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter. It is used in gardens to improve soil structure and provide nutrients

Fungi on dead wood in a beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest. Photographed in Plitvice National Park, Croatia, in autumn

Pine trees (Pinus sp. )
Pine trees (Pinus sp.) in a plantation

Wild blueberry (Vaccinium sp. )
Wild blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) plants covering a coniferous forest floor. Photographed in Narke, Sweden

Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea )
Pinedrop (Pterospora andromedea ) flowers on a pine forest floor. Photographed in Oregon, USA

Red squirrel feeding
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on the forest floor. Photographed in a Caledonian Scots pine forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Red squirrel feeding
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) feeding on the forest floor. Photographed in a Caledonian Scots pine forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in May

Moss covered tree stump

Gem-studded puffball fungi (Lycoperdon perlatum). These fungi are white in colour when young and turn brown once mature. They are only edible when they are young

Norway maple leaves
Norwegian maple leaves (Acer norvegicum) on a forest floor

America, Alaska, Denali National Park, Arctic tundra is a treeless area except for a few small shrubs

Alaska, Denali National Park, Arctic tundra is a treeless area except for a few small shrubs

Fall leaves and toadstool

Leaves in Autumn
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Leaves in Autumn
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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The forest floor is a magical realm where nature's wonders unfold. As a red squirrel gracefully perches on a branch, the vibrant bluebell woods in the background create an enchanting scene. Journeying across continents, we find ourselves in the Olympic National Park Rainforest floor of Washington, USA. Here, wild garlic flowers bloom amidst towering trees, adding their delicate fragrance to the air. Venturing further east to Maine in North America, we encounter captivating sights of wild boars - sow and piglets - roaming freely through dense woodlands. Meanwhile, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a narrow-striped mongoose known as Boky-boky scours leaf litter for its next meal. In Punia Forest Reserve lies an ancient forest adorned with moss-covered fallen trees; remnants of old conifer and broadleaf giants that once stood tall. Amidst this serene setting emerges the maidens veil fungus with its indusium fully formed – a delicate yet striking sight. Moving south to Lago Preto Conservation Concession brings us face-to-face with white-lipped peccaries traversing the forest floor; their presence reminding us of nature's interconnectedness. In Corcovado National Park resides the elusive fer-de-lance snake camouflaged among rainforest foliage – an expert at blending into its surroundings. Finally, our journey takes us to Danum Valley in Sabah, Borneo where cup fungi flourish on decaying logs; showcasing nature's ability to recycle and rejuvenate even within small spaces. From squirrels and bluebells to boars and mongooses; from fallen trees covered in moss to exotic fungi thriving on decaying logs – each snapshot captures just a fraction of the diverse beauty found upon the forest floor worldwide. It serves as a reminder that beneath our feet lies an intricate tapestry woven by Mother Nature herself – waiting patiently for those who dare explore it.