Spectacular Photos of Animal Migration

Animal migration is the traveling of long distances in search of a new habitat/home. The trigger for the migration is usually a response to lower temperatures resulting in a reduced food supply, and a change in day length. Migration is common in mammals, fish , and some insects but is most marked in birds. To be counted as a true migration, and not just a local dispersal or irruption, the movement of the animals should be an annual or seasonal occurrence. Here are some examples of truly awesome, breathtaking, and spectacular animal migration photos that you should see yourself. Enjoy the photos!

White Pilcans, Lousiana

Photograph by Annie Griffiths

Flamingo, Yucatan Peninsula

Photograph by Robert B. Haas

Jellyfish, Palau

Photograph courtesy National Geographic Television

Burchell's Zebra, Botswana
Photograph by Beverly Joubert

Wildebeest, Kenya/Tanzania
Photograph by Anup Shah

Albatross, Falkland Islands
Photograph by NGT

Pronghorn, Wyoming
Photograph by Joe Riis

Bison, South Dakota
Photograph by Joel Sartore

Mexican Free-Tailed Bats, Texas
Photograph by Joel Sartore

Snow Geese, New Mexico
Photograph by Ralph Lee Hopkins

Walrusses, Svalbard
Photograph by Paul Nicklen

Gentoo Penguins, South Georgia
Photograph by Paul Nicklen

Monarch Butterflies, Mexico
Photograph by Joel Sartore

Samburu Elephants, Kenya
Photograph by Michael Nichols

Elephant Seals & King Penguins
Photograph by Paul Nicklen

Red Crabs
Photograph by NGT

Kobs
Photograph by NGT

Army Ants
Photograph by NGT