Animal Noses Collection

Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) male, Sabah, Borneo

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Close-up of half polar bear face
Black and white close-up of half polar bear face (Ursus maritimus); Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background, Studio Shot
Portrait of a mixed breed boxer dog looking at the camera against a black background; Studio Shot

Face of an Amur tiger, Panthera tigris altaica
Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) at the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure; Salina, Kansas, United States of America

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) at the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, KS, USA; Manhattan, Kansas, United States of America

Close-up of a Gorilla face
Close view of the face a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla); Florida, United States of America

Western lowland gorilla at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, USA
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

This Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) was photographed off Guadalupe Island, Mexico; Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Close-up portrait of a Coastal Brown Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in Kinak Bay; Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States of America

Close-up of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) smelling and foraging for food in a bush; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Close-up portrait of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis); Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin on the beach, Antarctica
Close-up of a southern elephant seal bull (Mirounga leonina) on the beach growling at a gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) passing by; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Close-up portrait of a Southern Elephant Seal pup, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of a southern elephant seal pup (Mirounga leonina) looking out; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Portrait of Antarctic fur seal, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of an Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) looking at camera; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Portrait of an American black bear cub sniffing a wildflower, USA, North America
Portrait of an American black bear cub (Ursus americanus) sniffing a wildflower in Yellowstone National Park. The American black bear is one of eight species of bear in the world

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"Animal Noses: A Close-up Look at Nature's Marvels" The Proboscis monkey's long, droopy nose is a unique feature that sets it apart from other primates in Sabah, Borneo. Through the bushes of Etosha National Park, Namibia, a plains zebra gazes directly into the camera with its striking black and white snout. Half of a polar bear's face reveals its powerful nose, perfectly adapted for sniffing out prey in the icy landscapes it calls home. Against a sleek black background, a mixed breed boxer dog captivates us with its soulful eyes and adorable wet nose. This Great white shark off Guadalupe Island showcases its impressive snout as it glides through Mexican waters with unparalleled grace and power. In Kinak Bay, Alaska, we encounter the Coastal Brown Bear up close—a majestic creature whose keen sense of smell guides it to food sources in Katmai National Park. With an intense focus on foraging for food amidst lush greenery in Atlin, British Columbia, this grizzly bear demonstrates how vital their noses are to their survival. Southern Elephant Seal bull growls menacingly at a gentoo penguin on an Antarctic beach—its massive nostrils flaring as dominance is asserted over territory. A tender moment unfolds as we witness a Southern Elephant Seal pup up close—an adorable creature whose tiny nose holds endless curiosity about its surroundings in Antarctica. Amidst South Georgia Island's breathtaking scenery lies an Antarctic fur seal—a captivating portrait showcasing its distinctive whiskers and sensitive snout. An American black bear cub delicately explores nature's beauty by gently sniffing wildflowers—a heartwarming scene captured in North America's wilderness. In each animal’s unique nasal structure lies not only their ability to navigate their environment but also fascinating insights into their behavior and survival strategies.