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Earless Collection

"Earless wonders: Barred Owl roosting in the wilderness" In the enchanting realm of nature

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Barred Owl roosting in some Spanish Moss

Background imageEarless Collection: Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota

Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak
5856424 Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak; (add.info.: Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis)

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DDE-90037824
Patagonia, Argentina, Peninsula Valdez, Chubut Province. Southern Elephant Seal Pup on beach (Mirounga Leonina). Date: 22/10/2005

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HIGHLANDER
Highlander cat indoors Date: 17-07-2020

Background imageEarless Collection: Monachus tropicalis, Caribbean monk seal

Monachus tropicalis, Caribbean monk seal
A drawing of the lateral view of Phocid skeleton. Figure 7 from Seals of the World by Judith E. King. Published by The British Museum of Natural History, 1964

Background imageEarless Collection: Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot

Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

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Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa), adult on tree stump, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Background imageEarless Collection: Great Grey Ow (Strix nebulosa)

Great Grey Ow (Strix nebulosa)

Background imageEarless Collection: Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa)

Background imageEarless Collection: Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup, close-up of head, resting on pack ice, Magdalen Islands

Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup, close-up of head, resting on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Background imageEarless Collection: Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) adult female, looking out from breathing hole on pack ice

Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) adult female, looking out from breathing hole on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada, March

Background imageEarless Collection: Halichoerus grypus, grey seal

Halichoerus grypus, grey seal
Grey seal, Dingle Bay, Ireland, 1905. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Background imageEarless Collection: Leptonychotes weddellii, Weddell seal

Leptonychotes weddellii, Weddell seal
Mother Weddell seal with pup. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw. Watercolour by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912) from reports of the Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, 1901-1904. Folio 1906. Ref. Z88fw

Background imageEarless Collection: Northern Hawk Owl perched in a tree

Northern Hawk Owl perched in a tree

Background imageEarless Collection: Northern Hawk Owl perched on a wire

Northern Hawk Owl perched on a wire

Background imageEarless Collection: Ferruginious Pygmy Owl

Ferruginious Pygmy Owl

Background imageEarless Collection: Male Southern Elephant Seals, on beach (Mirounga Leonina) Peninsula Valdez, Chubut Province

Male Southern Elephant Seals, on beach (Mirounga Leonina) Peninsula Valdez, Chubut Province. Unesco World Heritage Site, Patagonia, Argentina

Background imageEarless Collection: Adult Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice near the Antarctic Peninsula

Adult Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice near the Antarctic Peninsula
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Crabeater Seal (Lobodon Carcinophaga) lying asleep on an ice floe

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon Carcinophaga) lying asleep on an ice floe. Danco Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Anja Fleig / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Hawaiian monk seal, (Monachus schauinslandi), Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii (N. Pacific)

Hawaiian monk seal, (Monachus schauinslandi), Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Hungry California harbour seal, Zalophus californianus, with mouth wide open, Sea Life Park

Hungry California harbour seal, Zalophus californianus, with mouth wide open, Sea Life Park, Oahu Hawaii (N. Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Adult harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on ice calved from the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm

Adult harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on ice calved from the Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on a rock at low tide in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska

Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on a rock at low tide in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on a rock at low tide in Chatham Strait

Harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on a rock at low tide in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother on ice calved from the Sawyer Glaciers in Tracy arm

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother on ice calved from the Sawyer Glaciers in Tracy arm, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Background imageEarless Collection: Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother (note the wet nipples where her pup has been nursing)

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother (note the wet nipples where her pup has been nursing)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect




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"Earless wonders: Barred Owl roosting in the wilderness" In the enchanting realm of nature, a captivating sight unfolds as a majestic Barred Owl finds solace in its woodland sanctuary. Perched high above, this DDE-90037824 Highlander of the avian world showcases its unique charm and grace. While owls are known for their distinctive ear tufts, this particular individual stands out with its intriguing feature - it is an "earless" marmot. Unlike its counterparts such as the beaver or alpine marmot, the bobak marmot and earless marmot possess no visible ears on their furry heads. As daylight illuminates their surroundings, these adult creatures display remarkable resilience amidst America's diverse landscapes. Their presence adds to the rich tapestry of wildlife that thrives across our continent. With every flap of wings and gentle hoot echoing through the trees, these earless marvels remind us of nature's boundless creativity. They teach us to appreciate not only what we can see but also what lies beneath - hidden beauty waiting to be discovered. In a world brimming with countless species and intricate adaptations, let us take a moment to celebrate these extraordinary animals. May they continue to inspire awe and wonder as they navigate their way through life without traditional ears but with an abundance of spirit and determination. So next time you venture into nature's embrace, keep your eyes peeled for those who defy expectations – like our elusive HIGHLANDER owl or those charmingly peculiar bobak marmots. Embrace diversity in all forms; after all, it is often where true magic resides.