Food Chain Collection (page 6)

A T-Rex returns to his kill and finds some poaching raptors
The late Cretaceous circa 66 million years ago. Tyranosaurus Rex returning to his kill and finding some poaching Dromaeosaurid (raptor) type of dinosaurs

Shonisaurus hunting Cymbospondylus in Triassic waters
Shonisaurus ichthyosaur was an enormous marine reptile that hunted prey such as Cymbospondylus in the Late Triassic Period

Confrontation between two Kileskus aristotocus dinosaurs over a dead stegosaurid
Confrontation between two Kileskus aristotocus dinosaurs over the dead body of a stegosaurid dinosaur

Smilodon (Dirk Sabertooth) killing a Platygonus (peccary), Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A Styracosaurus samples flowers of the order Ericales
A 17-foot-long, three ton herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur of the genus Styracosaurus samples flowers of the order Ericales amidst varieties of fern 76 million years ago in North America

Prestosuchus dinosaur catches a fish out of water
Prestosuchus dinosaur fishing amongst glossopteris tree by sunset

A pair of Yangchuanosaurus about to eat the remains of a dead Omeisaurus dinosaur

A massive Shonisaurus attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites
A massive, 30-ton Shonisaurus, the largest known ichthyosaur (marine reptile) attempts to make a meal of a school of squid-like Belemnites

Repenomamus mammals hunting for prey during the Mid-Jurassic Period of Europe

Tyrannosaurus Rex feeding on a Triceratops carcass
A carnivorous Tyrannosaurus Rex feeding on a Triceratops carcass

Yangchuanosaurus eats the carrion of a dead animal
Yangchuanosaurus shangyouensis eats the carrion of a dead animal as Angustinaripterus longicephalus scavenge in the background

A family of Torosaurus protecting their eggs from a pair of Tyrannosaurus rex
A pair of Tyrannosaurus rex fighting with a family of Torosaurus who are protecting their eggs

A Triceratops falls victim to Tyrannosaurus Rex
In the battle of life, a Triceratops falls victim to the king of killers, Tyrannosaurus Rex

A Plesiosaurus captures a Eurhinosaurus marine reptile in a sea cave off the coast of Jurassic seas

Spinosaurus hunting for fish in a lake. The largest known predator at 54 feet long, Spinosaurus lived in North Africa from the end of the early Cretaceous

A Suchomimus snags a shark from a lush estuary
A five ton, Early Cretaceous Suchomimus snags a shark from a lush estuary near the ancient Tethys Ocean in what today is Northern Africa

Rugops primus dinosaurs and Alanqa pterosaurs mortify a dead carcass
The painting shows two predator Rugops primus, mortifying the body to the pterosaurs Alanqa saharica. An unnoticed crocodile-type Sarcosuchus approaches from behind

Pteranodon fishing for food

Liopleurodon eating an ammonite. Liopleurodon are large carnivorous marine reptiles from the Jurassic era

A Dimorphodon pterosaur chasing an insect during the Early Jurassic about 193 million years ago. Dimorphodons lived among the early dinosaurs before dinosaurs got to huge sizes

An Ophthalmosaurus catches a squid in the deep sea

Microraptor hunting a small lizard on a tree branch

A Teratophoneus dinosaur defends its prey from another relative
A Teratophoneus dinosaur defends its prey Kosmoceratops from another relative

A Torvosaurus on the prowl while a group of Ornitholestes flee a hasty retreat. Torvosaurus was a large megalosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived during the later part of the Jurassic Period in what

Cryolophosaurus standing over its prey

Quetzalcoatlus scavage at the remains of a dead ceratopsian dinosaur
Giant Quetzalcoatlus scavage at the remains of a dead ceratopsian dinosaur

A family of T. Rex dinosaurs feed on the carcass of a sauropod
An adult female T. Rex with three of her young, feeding on the carcass of a dead sauropod dinosaur

A pack of Velociraptors come across a giant sauropod carcass as their next meal

A Tyrannosaurus Rex guards its meal of a juvenile Triceratops

Deinonychus antirrhopus preys on a fish

Two Geosternbergia pterosaurs fighting over small fish

A pack of carnivorous Dilophosaurus discover a dead sauropod
A pack of carnivorous Dilophosaurus scavaging a free meal in the form of a dead sauropod dinosaur, which died of natural causes back in Earths Jurassic Era

Cymbospondylus, a very large and early Triassic ichthyosaur

Yangchuanosaurus standing over his prey
Yangchuanosaurus was a metriacanthosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in China during the late Jurassic. It was similar in size and appearance to its North American contemporary, Allosaurus

Quetzalcoatlus flee as a Tyrannosaurus Rex comes to claim its meal
Giant Quetzalcoatlus flee from their scavaging as a Tyrannosaurus Rex comes to claim their meal

Close-up of Tyrannosaurus Rex eating a small animal

Quetzalcoatlus hunting for food in a prehistoric lake

A Protoceratops biting the tail of an attacking Velociraptor
A herbivorous Protoceratops defending itself from an attacking carnivorous Velociraptor

Utahraptors hunting the early iguanodonts, Tenontosaurus
Early Cretaceous in south western North America featuring the 20 foot long Utahraptor hunting the early iguanodonts, Tenontosaurus

Predatory fish chasing smaller fish (Digital)

The Parakeet And The Cat
United States: c. 1960. The parakeet in a cage and the cat on top

Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), drawing
Medicine - Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). Drawing

Illustration of herd of Megapnosauruses near carcass
Palaeozoology - Triassic period - Dinosaurs - Syntarsus - Art work

Illustration of Compsognathus and prey
Palaeozoology - Upper Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Compsognathus and prey - Art work

Two water boatmen trapping tadpole

Bright green praying mantis, two pairs of hind legs gripping onto woody branch, body leaning forward, front legs unfolding

Front view of bright green mantis eating fly, strong mouth devouring prey, large eyes, long thing antennae in air, woody stem

Yellow and Black Treefrog Jumping at full stretch

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In the vast realm of nature's intricate web, the food chain reigns supreme. Picture No. 12479494 captures a mesmerizing scene as a Barn Swallow gracefully soars through the sky, its beak wide open in anticipation of catching an unsuspecting insect. This moment showcases the delicate balance between predator and prey. Meanwhile, in another era entirely, an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly cleans the mouth of a mighty Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur (Picture No. 12479493). This symbiotic relationship reminds us that even colossal creatures rely on smaller beings for their well-being. Venturing into aquatic realms, Killer Whales engage in spy-hopping to observe a Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) (Picture No. 12479496). These intelligent marine predators remind us that survival often requires careful observation and strategy. The ancient world comes alive with an awe-inspiring sight: a Tyrannosaurus Rex feasting upon the carrion of a fallen Triceratops (Picture No. 12479497). This poignant image serves as a reminder that life is fleeting and every creature plays its part in sustaining others. Closer to home, an Everglade Snail Kite delicately pulls out flesh from the shell of a snail (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), showcasing nature's resourcefulness even in seemingly mundane moments. Transporting us back millions of years ago, artwork depicting Cretaceous marine predators captivates our imagination with their fierce hunting prowess (Cretaceous marine predators). Returning to present-day wonders, we witness the raw power and determination of a Brown bear catching salmon in Far East Russia's riverbeds during August (Picture No. 12479496). The circle continues unbroken as this majestic creature fulfills its role within nature's grand design.