Even Toed Ungulate Collection (#3)

American bison walking in Alum Creek with mallard ducks crossing the water, YNP, Wyoming, USA
American bison (Bison bison) walking in the water at Alum Creek in winter with a pair of mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) crossing the stream, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming

Bull elk enduing a long winter, feeding in thermal water on coarse reeds, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up of bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in late February, thin and with antlers beat up and broken, enduring the long winter by finding food in the thermal heated water

Snow-covered Bison walking along the Firehole River in winter, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Close-up of a snow-covered bison (Bison bison) standing along the snowy riverbank of Firehole River on a winter day; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Bull elk standing in a field of sagebrush, YNP, USA
Portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) standing in a field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

American bison roaming the snowy hills looking for food, Hayden Valley, YNP, Wyoming, USA
American bison (Bison bison) roaming the snowy hills looking for food in the Hayden Valley; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Portrait of pronghorn antelope buck in warm light, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a close-up portrait of a pronghorn antelope buck (Antilocapra americana) in warm light; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

American bison roaming the snowy hilltops, grazing on dried grass, YNP, Wyoming, USA
American bison (Bison bison) roaming the snowy hilltops grazing on dried grass sticking up out of the snow covered landscape with a grey cloudy sky

Portrait of a snow-covered Bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a snow-covered Bison bull (Bison bison) standing in a deep snowbank; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Pronghorn antelope in a snowy field of sagebrush, USA
Pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) standing in a snowy field of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentat) in the winter; United States of America

Snow covered bison standing in a snowy field next to sagebrush, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Snow covered Bison cow (Bison bison) standing in a snowy field next to frost covered sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) on a sunny winter day; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Portrait of mule deer fawn looking at camera through pine boughs, YNP, USA
Close-up portrait of mule deer fawn (Odocoileus hemionus) looking at camera through a thicket of lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta); Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Gnarled juniper tree on snow covered slope with bull elk in the distance, YNP, Montana, USA
Unusual occurrence of a gnarly juniper tree (Juniper scopulorum) growing on a snow covered slope in the shadow of Electric Peak with a bull elk (Cervus canadensis)

Portrait of a bull elk in the morning light with wet fur, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Close-up portrait of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) in the morning light with wet fur from traveling through the dew-covered pine trees and brush in the early morning; Yellowstone National Park

American bison roaming the snowy hills, grazing on dried grass, YNP, Wyoming, USA
American bison (Bison bison) roaming the snowy hills grazing on dried grass sticking up out of the snow covered landscape with billowing clouds in a blue sky in Hayden Valley; Yellowstone National

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the grasses on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

American bison bull warming in sun exhaling breath in winter, Soda Butte Cone, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bison bull (Bison bison) soaks up the winter sun standing near a travertine rock to block the wind, close to the sunny south side of the Soda Butte Cone in Lamar Valley; Yellowstone National Park

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Sepia close-up of giraffe with black background, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a southern giraffes head and neck (Giraffa giraffa) dramatically sidelit by the early morning light against a pure black background at the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Two southern giraffes standing in the golden long grass at the Gabus Game Ranch, Namibia
Portrait of two southern giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) looking at the camera and standing in the golden long grass on the savanna at sunrise on the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi

Portrait of a frost covered bison bull in Yellowstone National Park, USA
Portrait of a frost covered bison bull (Bison bison) in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Snow-covered American Bison in Yellowstone National Park, USA
Snow-covered American Bison (Bison bison) standing in a snowstorm in Yellowstone National Park; United States of America

American bison roaming the snowy hill tops looking for food, Hayden Valley, YNP, Wyoming, USA
American bison (Bison bison) roaming the snowy hilltops against a clear blue sky looking for food in the Hayden Valley; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Snow covered American bison standing along the shore of Firehole River in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Snow covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) standing along the riverbank of Firehole River looking at camera in Yellowstone National Park in winter; Wyoming, United States of America

American bison grazing at Swan Lake Flats in Fall, Electric Peak in background, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Bull bison (Bison bison) grazing on the open range below Electric Peak on Swan Lake Flat in the fall; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Snow covered American bison walking along the shore of Firehole River in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Snow covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) walking along the riverbank of Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park in winter; Wyoming, United States of America

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Snow-covered Bison standing in a field in the morning fog in winter, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Two snow-covered Bison (Bison bison) stand together in a field next to conifers in the morning fog in winter; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Bison walking along the Firehole River in winter, Yellowstone National Park, USA
A lone bison (Bison bison) walking along the snowy riverbank of Firehole River on a sunny winter day; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Bull elk standing in a field of sagebrush next to a juniper tree, YNP, USA
View taken from behind of a bull elk (Cervus canadensis) standing in a filed of sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) next to a juniper tree (Juniper scopulorum); Yellowstone National Park

Snow covered American bison looking back and roaming the fields in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
View taken from behind a snow covered American bison (Bison bison) looking back at the camera while roaming the snowy fields in Yellowstone National Park in winter; Wyoming, United States of America

Glaucous-wing Gull over Humpback Whales bubble-net feeding, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) over bubble-net feeding Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae); Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States of America

Masai giraffe stands near bushes in sunshine, Kenya, Africa
A Masai giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi) standing near bushes in the sunshine looking out at the savannah; Narok, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Alpine Ibex - male looking for food in snow - Italy Date:

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Alpine Ibex - males in snow - Italy Date:

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Mouflon - ram in snow - Germany Date:

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Muskox meat at the harbour of Uummannaq - Greenland Date:

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

Reindeer antler from Neschers
This reindeer antler from Neschers in France is engraved with a stylised horse. It was created by early humans and found between 1830 and 1848. Date: 1830

Dwarf Zebu bull, Gambier Bolton
Dwarf Zebu Bull photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Bullocks great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century. 1962.1.5 (composite image) Date: 1962

Wild Sports of South Africa, William Harris
Title page to William Harriss collection of drawings from 1839. Date: 1839

The Ambuscade
Plate 19 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1875

Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) in fall, autumn, portrait of bull. Europe, Switzerland
Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) in fall, autumn, portrait of bull. Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

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Red Deer stag fog Red Deer stag in morning mist Denmark Date:

Scottish Highland Cattle, Rerik, Rerik, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Roe Deer -Capreolus capreolus-, young buck, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Gemsbok or Gemsbuck -Oryx gazella-, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Black sheep among white sheep, flock of sheep near Kirkjubaejarklaustur, southern Iceland, Iceland, Europe

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"Exploring the Diversity of Even-Toed Ungulates: From Calves to Stag Beetles" A heartwarming sight in Caithness, Scotland as a Black Aberdeen Angus calf finds comfort while suckling from its mother cow. These even-toed ungulates showcase the beauty of nature's nurturing bond. In the picturesque region of Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, a Scottish Highland cattle calf (Bos primigenius f. Taurus) roams freely amidst stunning landscapes. This majestic breed represents the rich heritage and resilience of even-toed ungulates. The rolling hills of Glencolumbcille in County Donegal, Ireland are adorned with sheep pastures that create an idyllic scene straight out of a postcard. Witnessing these graceful creatures graze peacefully is a reminder of their important role in sustaining rural economies. Journeying to South America, we encounter Lama pacos - alpacas - gracefully roaming through vibrant landscapes in Bolivia. Their soft wool has been cherished for centuries by indigenous communities and showcases the harmonious relationship between humans and even-toed ungulates. Delving into the world of insects, we discover Cladognathus sp. , a fascinating stag beetle species known for its impressive mandibles and unique adaptations within the realm of even-toed ungulate biodiversity. Rewinding time to our ancient ancestors' era brings us face to face with Homo habilis in action – showcasing early human interactions with various species including even-toed ungulates like never before captured on Picture No 12480202. Amidst lush meadows grazes Fleckvieh cattle – powerful yet gentle giants symbolizing strength and vitality within this diverse group of hoofed animals called even-toed ungulates. Llamas grace us with their presence against Bolivia's breathtaking backdrop – embodying resilience as they navigate challenging terrains.