Burrowing Collection (#3)

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Burrowing Owl - adult sitting on a dry bush waiting for prey (Athene cunicularia ) Date:

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Burrowing Owl - taking a sunbath by spreading its wings in front of its burrow (Athene cunicularia) Date:

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Burrowing Owl - adult sitting on a dry bush waiting for prey (Athene cunicularia) Date:

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Burrowing bettong (Boodie, Lesueurճ rat-kangaroo) (Bettongia lesueur) Date:

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Burrowing bettong (Boodie, Lesueurճ rat-kangaroo) . (Bettongia lesueur) Date:

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Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) burrowing, picture 1 in sequence. Australia Date:

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Burrowing Owl controlled conditions - UK. Date:

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Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) Date:

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Burrowing Owl (Speotyto cunicularia) Date:

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Finespotted Jawfish - eating Scallop (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

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Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Date:

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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) Date:

Magnificent Salt Beetle (Bledius spectabilis) adult, burrowing in sand, Fleet Lagoon, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, April

The Common Mole (Talpa europea), 1828. Small burrowing mammal with distribution from Britain to Japan. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Common Sandhopper (Talitrus saltator) adult, burrowing in sand (captive)

Burrowing snake eel (Pisodonophis cancrivoris) in the sand, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A model showing Badgers (Meles meles) inside tunnels beneath trees

Tarantula, Tarantulas, Theraphosidae, detail of hairy head with small shiny black eyes and sharp fangs

Front view of Tarantula

Earthworm partially submerged in soil

FitzSimons Burrowing Skink
The image shows a FitzSimons Burrowing Skink (Typhlacontias brevipes) photographed in the Namib Desert near Swakopmund, Namibia, Southern Africa

Soil structure and fauna, artwork
Soil structure and fauna. Artwork of a vertical section through soil, showing various structures and fauna. The surface layer includes organic mulch, the bottom layer is rocks

European mole digging, artwork C016 / 3274
European mole (Talpa europaea) digging, artwork. The mole uses its broad hands, which are permanently bent outwards for digging, to excavate the tunnels and burrows that it lives in

Slow worm, artwork C016 / 3221
Slow worm (Anguis fragilis), artwork. This reptile, native to Eurasia, is a limbless burrowing lizard, not a snake. Unlike snakes, it has eyelids and can blink

Wood mice, 19th century artwork C013 / 6418
Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) pair. Plate 208 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Dissected female Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A dissected female mitten crab (eriocheir sinensis), showing the ripening ovaries. Specimen was collected from the River Thames

Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese mitten crab
A detailed section of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriosheir sinensis) showing the carapace. This species of crab originates from the Far East but it is now evident that it has taken up residence in

Oestrus ovis, ship nasal botfly larva
A ship nasal botfly larva, a cause of myiasis extracted from a human eye in Kuwait. Photographed by Martin Hall

Athene cunicularia, A. noctua, Glaucidium gnoma, Asio flamme
Plate 432 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Apteryx australis, brown kiwi
Watercolour by Richard Laishley (c. 1863-83)

Steppe / Horsfield's Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night - Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan
ANZ-1507 Steppe / Horsfield's Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan Agrionemys horsfieldii Testudo - April Andrey Zvoznikov contact details

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) with baby in pouch, captive, Australia

Tadpole Shrimp (Triops cancriformis) adult, burrowing underwater in freshwater temporary pond, Italy, may

Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) adult, emerging from sandy soil, Italy, july

Italian Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus insubricus) young, digging in loose sandy soil, Cascina Bellezza, Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus) juvenile, emerging from sandy soil, Italy, july

Blackbar Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus) juvenile, burying in sand, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Box crab (Calappa sp.). This crab uses its powerful claws to burrow into the seabed. Photographed in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Blowfly maggot feeding, SEM
Blowfly maggot feeding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Calliphora vicina blowfly maggot (larva) feeding on liver tissue

Larger grain borer beetle, SEM
Larger grain borer. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a larger grain borer beetle (Prostephanus truncatus) boring into a kernel of maize

Scabies. Artwork of a cross-section of skin infected by scabies mites (Sarcoptes scabiei, purple). Common sites of infection are marked by the green dots on the male figures

Tick feeding, artwork

Blood-filled tick, artwork

Sarcoptic mange mite eggs, SEM
Sarcoptic mange mites eggs, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This burrowing mite causes the skin disease scabies. Magnification: x200 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Sarcoptic mange mites, SEM
Sarcoptic mange mites, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These burrowing mites cause the skin disease scabies. Magnification: x30 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in flight. These tiny owls are found throughout open landscapes of North and South America. They are unusual as they nest in burrows

European rabbit, artwork
European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), artwork. This is a herbivorous mammal. It is native to Europe but has been introduced to many regions worldwide, and has also been extensively domesticated

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"Burrowing: Unveiling the Hidden World Beneath" Beneath the surface lies a realm of mystery and ingenuity, where creatures and humans alike embark on daring adventures. From Heath Robinson's whimsical illustrations in "Mine and Countermine, " to the engineering marvels like Rotherhithe Road Tunnel burrowing under the mighty River Thames, we are captivated by the art of digging deep. In this captivating journey, prepare for takeoff as we delve into the world owls. These enchanting creatures, such as the one captured in Cape Coral, Florida or Arizona's close-up encounter, showcase their remarkable ability to create intricate homes underground. Witness their wide-eyed wonder as they navigate their subterranean abodes with grace. But it is not just wildlife that captures our attention; human endeavors also leave us astounded. Picture a mother guiding her little one through tunnels - an endearing moment that speaks volumes about love and protection. These heartwarming scenes remind us of our own instinctive need to safeguard those dear to us. DDE-90237300, DDE-90037560, DDE-90037335 - these cryptic codes hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled within these tunnels' depths. What secrets lie within? Perhaps tales of exploration or feats accomplished against all odds? As we explore further into this captivating world beneath our feet, let us appreciate both nature's wonders and mankind's audacity to venture into uncharted territories. Burrowing signifies resilience and adaptability; it symbolizes our innate desire for discovery. So next time you stumble upon a burrowed creature or pass by an underground tunnel like Rotherhithe Road Tunnel – pause for a moment. Reflect on the unseen worlds thriving beneath your very steps. Embrace curiosity and celebrate the spirit that connects us all in this vast tapestry called life.