Andriesvale, Northern Cape, South Africa. San patriarch living in Green Kalahari whose DNA was tested as part of the Genographic Project. The San Bushmen of Southern Africa are universally accepted as the world's oldest genetically distinct population of humans, whose DNA markers connect them to Scientific Eve. The Genographic Project used DNA from the San to help pinpoint some of humanity's earliest movements in Africa. This image is from The Human Family Tree.
Omo River Valley, Ethiopia: Women of the Hamer tribe perform a dance. The tribe is largely pastoral, consequently placing a high value on cattle. This image is from Departures
Zinacantan (State of Chiapas), Mexico: Girls donned in deep blue and purple outfits sit on steps, while one gestures for money. This image is from A World Apart.
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming: A little pond set against the backdrop of the Grand Teton Mountains may not look like much, but it is the hub of action. Pictured here, a Heron with a sucker. This image is from Dam Beavers.
Tikal, Guatemala: Tikal temple is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. This image is from A World Apart.