African Collection (page 4)

Mountain gorilla C014 / 0983
Mountain gorilla. Silverback male mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) sitting in a forest. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between

Greater kudu, Zimbabwe C016 / 2366
Greater kudu. Male greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) on a mound. This woodland antelope is found throughout eastern and southern Africa. Photographed at Mana Pools, Zimbabwe

Callithrix Monkey (Cercopithecus sabaeus) adult, scratching arm, Western Division, Gambia, march

Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty
EGYPT: NEFERTITI. Egyptian queen. Painted limestone head, 18th Dynasty

Seychelles, Mahe Island, Morne Seychellois National Park, weat coast view from the tea factory

Africa, Gambia. Capital city of Banjul. Local batik workshop. Hanging hand made textiles

SUDAN: LION GOD OF KUSH. King Natakamani paying homage to Apedemak, lion god of Kush. Temple engraving, Naqa, Sudan

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS, 1670. Fanciful view of the Pyramids and Nile River in Egypt. Line engraving, 19th century, after an illustration from a Dutch book on Africa by Olfert Dappers, 1670

Dahabiya passenger boats moored at riverbank, River Nile, Aswan, Egypt, january

Devil Stick Mantis (Idolomantis diabolica) subadult, close-up of head and forelegs (captive)

Europe, satellite image
Europe. Satellite image centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

PREHISTORIC SKULLS. Australopithecus africanus skulls, from South Africa

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Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who defeated the Roman army in 218. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, at nest with young, in barn, England

Africa, Tanzania
Cheetah, (Acinonyx jubatus), Tanzania, Serengeti National park, portrait of a cheetah cub in the grass

Africa, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Adult Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) in rainforest

Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) juvenile, Lake Baringo, Kenya

Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) adult female with young, yawning (captive)

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Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

"The Man Who Would Be King"being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco
" The Man Who Would Be King" being filmed on location in Marrakech, Morocco. Starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine. January 1975 75-00483A-001

A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870. Creator: Henri Alexandre Georges Regnault
A Chief of Abyssinia, c. 1870

Inscription on the monument to David Livingstone, Zambia, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Scottish missionary and explorer Livingstone (1813-1873)

Mask Weaver -Ploceus velatus-, Otjinene, Namibia, Africa

Mr J K Ackaa of Nigeria is a male nurse student at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup, Kent. Since he and a fellow countrymean were enrolled thousands of other applications have been received by the matron

View of river with Cape Fig (Ficus sur) on bank, Lower Sabie Camp, Sabie River, Kruger N. P
View of river with Cape Fig (Ficus sur) on bank, Lower Sabie Camp, Sabie River, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, December

Silverback Lowland Gorilla crouching on straw, holding grape bunch stem, front view

Western lowland gorilla, stuffed specimen C016 / 4880
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla), stuffed specimen. This specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897
ROBERT KOCH (1843-1910) investigating rinderpest at Kimberley, South Africa: drawing, 1897

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) adult, close-up of head, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, november

HUNTING AT MERITSANE, South Africa. Illustration, 1841, by Sir William Cornwallis Harris

Vulturine Guinea Fowl (Acryllium vulturinum) Side view - calling - Samburu-Isiolo Preserve, Kenya

The Lighthouse On Pharos Island, Alexandria, Egypt, After A Fanciful 19Th Century Illustration. It Was One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

Hippopotamus engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Zebra engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Bearded dragon -Pogona- at Table Mountain, South Africa

The Wedding feast, fresco
The Wedding feast at Cana The Keur Moussa abbey church fresco was designed and painted in 1963 by Dom Georges Saget

The Annunciation, fresco
The Annunciation The Keur Moussa abbey church fresco was designed and painted in 1963 by Dom Georges Saget

Meerkat (Suricata suricatta) adult female and baby, sitting on sand (captive)

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

Rough Chameleon (Trioceros rudis) adult, on branch in montane rainforest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N. P. Rwanda
Rough Chameleon (Trioceros rudis) adult, on branch in montane rainforest habitat, Nyungwe Forest N.P. Rwanda

Cape Ground Squirrel (Xerus inauris) adult, with Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius) flock, feeding on biscuit from tourist, Etosha N.P. Namibia

Great tit in flight
Great tit. High-speed photograph of a great tit, Parus major, taking off with a nut in its beak. This is one of the largest of the tits and lives in mixed woodland, farmland and semi-open areas

Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharos lighthouse. Historical artwork showing what the Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century BC, might have looked like

Bedtime reading
MODEL RELEASED. Bedtime reading. Mother reading a book to her four-year-old daughter at bedtime

Conshelf Two, Red Sea
Conshelf Two. This underwater research station is located at a depth of ten metres in the Red Sea, off Sudan. The project, developed by Jaques Costeau in the 1960s

Infant crawling across the ground as it learns to walk. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Rift Valley fever virus, TEM

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"A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Africa: From Ancient Art to Modern Marvels" Step back in time with Al-Idrisi's world map from 1154, where Africa takes center stage as a land of mystery and wonder. Explore Egypt's Coptic art, marveling at the intricate painting on wood depicting Christ and Abbot Mena, dating back to the 7th century A. D. Witness the incredible power of continental drift over 250 million years, shaping Africa's diverse landscapes and creating its breathtaking natural wonders. Journey through history with the British Empire world map from the 19th century, showcasing Africa's pivotal role in global affairs. Delve into ancient Palestine as you study a map detailing the kingdoms of Judah and Israel. Admire a stunning Moroccan wall feature from the 19th century that reflects Africa's rich cultural heritage. Discover Ottoman influence through Orteliuss' map from 1570, highlighting their vast empire that stretched across continents. Immerse yourself in African-American culture by celebrating Scott Joplin, an iconic pianist and composer who revolutionized music during his time. Encounter Lycaon pictus, a majestic canid found exclusively in African savannas and lightly wooded areas - a symbol of resilience amidst changing landscapes. Unearth Laetoli fossil footprints that provide evidence of our human ancestors walking on African soil millions of years ago. Finally, explore Oronce Fines' world map from 1531 which showcases Africa as an integral part of global exploration during this era. And lastly but not leastly delve into South Africa’s history with Cape Colony being depicted on an intriguing historical map. Africa is more than just a continent; it is an extraordinary tapestry woven together by centuries-old cultures, geological transformations, artistic masterpieces, musical legacies, and remarkable biodiversity. Let us celebrate this vibrant land that continues to captivate our hearts and minds.