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While seeing an animal in the wild can be fun, seeing thousands of them migrating is mesmerizing and awe-inspiring. These awesome wildlife photos will show you just how amazing of a sight a migration can be!

Every year, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and other animals around the world migrate for various reasons. How they know when and where to go? Although seasons and temperatures seem to be the most important factor, the whole mechanism is not yet clearly understood. Migration yields things not usually seen - tree branches bending from the weight of butterflies, birds, flying from Alaska to New Zealand without stopping. Also animals don't always just travel across the map, either - some fish migrate to different depths!

If you've captured a photo of an animal migration or of a migratory animal, we'd love to see it in this list as well. And don't forget to vote for your favorites, either!

#1

"50 Shades of Ray" in Baja, Mexico

"50 Shades of Ray" in Baja, Mexico

Eduardo Lopez Negrete Report

Miggy
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like an Escher print!

Suzy Stals
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This picture almost looks like an Escher drawing. Wonderful shades of ray indeed.

bklynoor
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't breath! Our Allah did not create all this without a purpose, how pure is He! Awsomee pics! Thanks for sharing!

EdithaPertubal
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tail of this sea specie used to us when were a kid once. lol.... oh in diciplining ur kids then and now. a big different.

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    #3

    Greater Flamingoes In Yucatán Peninsula

    Greater Flamingoes In Yucatán Peninsula

    Robert B. Haas Report

    AlisonBoroski
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flamingos standing in the shape of a flamingo! Clever birds!

    Adrienne Louise Salvo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoah . they created another bird without realizing

    Stephanie Marquez
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That;s crazy, it looks like a flamingo

    peanutp
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do they form a bird?????????

    #4

    Fireflies In Japan

    Fireflies In Japan

    Kei Nomiyama Report

    Virginia Su
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno, but this is just probably a pic of the fireflies at night. You know, when they all light up

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    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sooooo beautiful ,like a dream

    Virginia Su
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i wanna see fireflies so bad!

    Editha Pertubal
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's Butterfly Haven in Pulilan Bulacan

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    #5

    Munk's Devil Rays In Baja, Mexico

    Munk's Devil Rays In Baja, Mexico

    Florian Schulz Report

    HipChick
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be freaking out if I was swimming and saw these. I would really freak out the the one jumping out if the water.

    #6

    Monarch Butterflies In Mexico

    Monarch Butterflies In Mexico

    Joel Sartore Report

    Alex Wonderlust
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch the BBC documentary about this it's amazing

    AaronLittle
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha, I was at a butterfly tagging in Navarre, Florida. The people there said they were on their way to Mexico.

    #7

    Pronghorns in Canada

    Pronghorns in Canada

    Joel Berger Report

    NatashaHart
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like they are running through the clouds. Stunning.

    #8

    White Pelicans In Mississippi

    White Pelicans In Mississippi

    Annie Griffiths Report

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    #9

    Monarch Butterflies In Mexico

    Monarch Butterflies In Mexico

    pendens proditor Report

    Hpster_Panda
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are so beautiful, i wish I lived in Mexico!

    KelseyLemon
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You see them all the time in Canada too, that's where they come from when they migrate to Mexico in the winter.

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    Karin Wybauw
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They about to extinct if neonicotinoids and GMOs continue

    Hip Chick
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like it is snowing butterflies. I love this.

    #10

    Walruses In Svalbard

    Walruses In Svalbard

    National Geographic Report

    #11

    Red Crowned Cranes Above Hula Lake, Israel

    Red Crowned Cranes Above Hula Lake, Israel

    Ido Meirovich Report

    trac
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most beautiful of them all.

    #12

    The Great Migration Of The Wildebeest Over The Mara River In Northern Serengeti

    The Great Migration Of The Wildebeest Over The Mara River In Northern Serengeti

    Nicole Cambré Report

    guess
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ......... the lion king ..................

    Aurum Ore
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool perspective on this photo. Kind of looks like they're jumping off a cliff!

    Jacqueline Earnshaw
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My God that's steep!! i am glad that I am not a Wildebeest!

    Hpster_Panda
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one falling must have gotten hurt!

    JeanSchmeichel
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful photography and scenes.

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    #13

    Christmas Island Red Crabs

    Christmas Island Red Crabs

    Max Orchard Report

    #14

    Golden Jellyfish In Palau

    Golden Jellyfish In Palau

    National Geographic Report

    AnastasiaKukina
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In reality water is green, and jellyfish - orange

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    #16

    African Buffaloes

    African Buffaloes

    Luo Hong Report

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    #17

    Butterflies In Tucabaca, Bolivia

    Butterflies In Tucabaca, Bolivia

    Steffen Reichle Report

    Zoeyangelina
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no words but <3 ♡♡♡♡♡

    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am developing a fear of butterflies now..

    #19

    Springbok, Namibia

    Springbok, Namibia

    Guido Report

    DanielaInderbitzin
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    seriously??? NOT roan antelope, springbuck!

    Timm
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daniel is right - nothing like roans. They're springbok.

    Dovas
    BoredPanda Staff
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry about that! I've fixed the title. Thanks guys!

    3sth3r
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yup, definitely springbok.

    Keith Brown
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, these are springbuck. They don't look anything like Roan Antelope!

    KeithBrown
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are not roan antelope. They are springbuck!

    Hip Chick
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever the animal is, I love this photo.

    #20

    Locusts In Madagascar

    Locusts In Madagascar

    Michele Martinelli Report

    lemonhead
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    locusts destroy everything they eat.... I feel bad for all the people who have to go through that every year.

    #21

    Ladybirds Moving To The Seaside In Blokhus, Denmark

    Ladybirds Moving To The Seaside In Blokhus, Denmark

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    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite the experience: one day, the beach was completely invaded by ladybugs, flying and sitting everywhere - even on my camera and dress.

    guess
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    close your mouth.......

    #22

    Wildebeests, Kenya

    Wildebeests, Kenya

    Sergey Agapov Report

    #23

    The Great Snow Geese In Canada

    The Great Snow Geese In Canada

    Toni Chowdhury Report

    TraceyMartens
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Living in Canada, this picture could be taken outside anywhere of the Canadian geese. There are THAT many.

    Nicole Thornhill
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are Snow Geese not Canada Geese. Not as common, at least not in southern Canada.

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    #24

    Red Crowned Cranes in Israel

    Red Crowned Cranes in Israel

    Liron Hamelnick Report

    #25

    May-fly Swarm In Hungary, River Tisza

    May-fly Swarm In Hungary, River Tisza

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    #26

    Shark Wall In Fakarava

    Shark Wall In Fakarava

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    #27

    Sandpipers, Canada

    Sandpipers, Canada

    John Stager Report

    Lois Rodriguez
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very nice this wild Live but if we are seriously there is something not longer exists

    #28

    Sparrows In Berlin, Germany.

    Sparrows In Berlin, Germany.

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    #29

    Mayfly Swarming On River Tisza, (hungary)

    Mayfly Swarming On River Tisza, (hungary)

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    #30

    Sandhill Cranes Platte River, Ne

    Sandhill Cranes Platte River, Ne

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    #31

    Carribou Migration, Canada

    Carribou Migration, Canada

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    #32

    Moorhens In Winter Time At Lake Balaton

    Moorhens In Winter Time At Lake Balaton

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    #33

    Grayling In Yukon, Canada

    Grayling In Yukon, Canada

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    #34

    Sockeye Salmon, Canada

    Sockeye Salmon, Canada

    GoogleImages Report

    #35

    Sand Hill Cranes Leaving Palmer, Alaska

    Sand Hill Cranes Leaving Palmer, Alaska

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