USA offers diverse ecosystems from rainforests to deserts. National parks preserve natural wonders across contiguous states and Hawaii
Located 171 km southeast of Darwin in Northern Territory. Covers 19,804 km2, second-largest national park in Australia. Extends 200 km north-south and 100 km east-west
Located in California, covering 759,620 acres with 95% wilderness. Named after Ahwahneechee people, meaning "dwellers" in Miwok. First European settlers arrived in 1851, leading to Mariposa War. Established as national park in 1890 under John Muir's leadership
Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano on Hawaii, reaching 4,207.3 m above sea level. It is the second highest peak on the island, surpassing Mount Everest's height. The volcano is 38 m higher than its neighbor Mauna Loa. It has a dry prominence of 9,330 m, rivaled only by Mount Everest
Pyrenees spans 500 km from Cantabrian Mountains to Mediterranean coast. Maximum altitude reaches 3,404 meters at Aneto peak. Divided into Western, Central, and Eastern sections. Contains granite, gneiss, and limestone rocks
One of three Asian elephant subspecies native to mainland Asia. Males reach 3.2m shoulder height and 5,400kg weight. Females reach 2.54m shoulder height and 4,160kg weight. Has grey skin, large trunk, and four large legs