When humans first arrived on the island we know today as Madagascar, they encountered amazing wildlife likely never seen before: pygmy hippos, man-sized lemurs, giant tortoises and - the progenitors from and the creatures responsible for this egg - elephant birds.

These two Sri Lankan children were wonderful photography subjects as they waited for their train to depart. They were charming and playful, using the universal language of hand gestures to communicate their enjoyment in the moment, and to mimic my actions in photographing them.

In southern Morocco, an argan oil cooperative union has empowered 1,200 women with stable jobs and financial independence, improving gender equality and household wellbeing in rural areas. These cooperatives also support environmental sustainability by promoting new approaches to managing argan tree forests.