Best of National Geographic, Part 1

Following is an absolutely exquisite collection of Nat Geo's best pics of the year. Because there are 30 pics total, this is only Part 1. Part 2 will follow. Hope y'all enjoy 'em as much as I do.

At least this ain't a pic of one of them African Bonobo Chimps doin' the nasty.....


I've gotta turtle who does this very same thing when beggin' for food...

I used to have a gold pendant just like this (minus the worm, that is)...


Can ya say optical illusion?