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Herbivore Collection (page 4)

In the diverse world of herbivores, there is a fascinating array of creatures that thrive on plant-based diets

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A herd of plains zebras, Equus quagga, drinking at a waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

A herd of plains zebras, Equus quagga, drinking at a waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Portrait of a Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, with its mouth open to help it cool off

Portrait of a Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, with its mouth open to help it cool off. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A plains zebra, Equus quagga, with her colt. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

A plains zebra, Equus quagga, with her colt. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Plains zebras, Equus quagga, and a colt at waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Plains zebras, Equus quagga, and a colt at waterhole. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, crossing the Mara River

A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, crossing the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Portrait of a wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Portrait of a wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus, running. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Bos taurus: Cape cow and calf, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Bos taurus: Cape cow and calf, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Bos taurus: Cape cow and calf, 1778

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Bos taurus: Namaqua Ox or nomgo, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Bos taurus: Namaqua Ox or nomgo, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Bos taurus: Namaqua Ox or nomgo, 1778

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Connochaetes gnou (Black wildebeest), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Connochaetes gnou (Black wildebeest), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Connochaetes gnou (Black wildebeest), 1777-1786

Background imageHerbivore Collection: South Island Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) Right Leg, Castle Hill Station, Canterbury

South Island Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) Right Leg, Castle Hill Station, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
This extinct, flightless bird lived in New Zealand. The largest of the species reached 3.6 meters and its only predator was the Hst eagle, until the first Polynesian settlers arrived in the 1200s

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Picture No. 12019748

Picture No. 12019748
Springbok - male - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Background imageHerbivore Collection: European Bison, Dambovita Valley, Arges County, Muntenia, Romania

European Bison, Dambovita Valley, Arges County, Muntenia, Romania

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horses with their manes blowing in the wind, South Iceland

Icelandic horses with their manes blowing in the wind, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Flock of sheep and lambs, Nucsoara, Arges County, Muntenia, Romania, Europe

Flock of sheep and lambs, Nucsoara, Arges County, Muntenia, Romania, Europe

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Nubian ibex - on the cliffs of Ramon Crater

Nubian ibex - on the cliffs of Ramon Crater
Johnny Stern

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia

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

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia

Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) standing in the golden long grass in a clearing in the woodlands of the savanna at dawn in the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Musth Tusker on the track, Corbett National Park, India

Musth Tusker on the track, Corbett National Park, India

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Asian Elephant Family in the Sal Forest. Corbett National Park, India

Asian Elephant Family in the Sal Forest. Corbett National Park, India

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Soft, furry bunny grooming its paw

Soft, furry bunny grooming its paw

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Harlequin Mini Rex pet rabbit in a pet carrier

Harlequin Mini Rex pet rabbit in a pet carrier. Rabbits should travel to the vet in a well-constructed and easy-to-carry pet carrier. (PR)

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Hood River, Oregon, USA. Three Nubian and other goats taking shelter from the rain

Hood River, Oregon, USA. Three Nubian and other goats taking shelter from the rain

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Hood River, Oregon, USA. Goats in their shelter during a rain

Hood River, Oregon, USA. Goats in their shelter during a rain

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Galena, Illinois, USA. Portrait of an Alpine goat eating grass. (PR)

Galena, Illinois, USA. Portrait of an Alpine goat eating grass. (PR)

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Galena, Illinois, USA. Two Alpine goats about to eat out of a hay feeder. (PR)

Galena, Illinois, USA. Two Alpine goats about to eat out of a hay feeder. (PR)

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Close-up of a Capybara

Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Close-up of a Capybara

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Male Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwazulu Natal

Male Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, February

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Picture No. 12019744

Picture No. 12019744
Springbok - fighting males - Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Date:

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Bactrian Camel Herd. Gobi Desert. Mongolia

Bactrian Camel Herd. Gobi Desert. Mongolia

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A domestic llama eating grass at the 'Parador El Maray'

A domestic llama eating grass at the "Parador El Maray"
A domestic llama eating grass at the " Parador El Maray", Quebrada de Escoipe, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A group of wild guanacos near 'Piedra del Molino'(3348 masl)

A group of wild guanacos near "Piedra del Molino"(3348 masl)
A group of wild guanacos near " Piedra del Molino" (3348 masl), with the peak of the " Cerro Malcante" (5027 masl) in the background, Salta province, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A guanaco inside the natural reserve of the Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate, Argentina

A guanaco inside the natural reserve of the Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A couple of guanacos inside the natural reserve of the Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate

A couple of guanacos inside the natural reserve of the Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Cows grazing at the entrance gate to the Estancia 'La Catalina'

Cows grazing at the entrance gate to the Estancia "La Catalina"
Cows grazing at the entrance gate to the Estancia " La Catalina" in the Argentine pampas, Las Flores, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A group of cows at sunset in the Argentine pampas, Las Flores, Argentina

A group of cows at sunset in the Argentine pampas, Las Flores, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: A wild vicuna near the 'Salinas Grandes' salt flat at 3450 mt of altitude, Jujuy, Argentina

A wild vicuna near the "Salinas Grandes" salt flat at 3450 mt of altitude, Jujuy, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Two capybaras laying on the grass at sunset in a lagoon of the Argentine pampas

Two capybaras laying on the grass at sunset in a lagoon of the Argentine pampas, Las Flores, Argentina

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) feeding, Moremi, Botswana, Africa

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) feeding, Moremi, Botswana, Africa

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Zebra (Equus quagga) group of walking zebras, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Zebra (Equus quagga) group of walking zebras, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park. An elephant family browsing

Africa, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park. An elephant family browsing

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horses walking across a river in front of a waterfall, South Iceland

Icelandic horses walking across a river in front of a waterfall, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horses standing newt to a lake, South Iceland

Icelandic horses standing newt to a lake, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horse with a blue eye and hairy mane, South Iceland

Icelandic horse with a blue eye and hairy mane, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horse on a black sand beach, South Iceland

Icelandic horse on a black sand beach, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Icelandic horses running across a glacial river, South Iceland

Icelandic horses running across a glacial river, South Iceland

Background imageHerbivore Collection: Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Zebras

Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Zebras




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In the diverse world of herbivores, there is a fascinating array of creatures that thrive on plant-based diets. From majestic Domestic Cattle like the Limousin and Haltcliffe Vermount pedigree bull, to the awe-inspiring American Bison foraging in Yellowstone National Park, these animals showcase the beauty and importance of herbivory. Imagine standing amidst towering Brachiosaurus dinosaurs, their elongated necks reaching towards leafy canopies. These ancient giants exemplify the incredible evolution of herbivorous species throughout history. Venturing into modern times, we encounter a Giant Tortoise gracefully navigating through the highlands of Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands. Its slow yet deliberate movements remind us of nature's patience and resilience. Witnessing an Irish Cob horse pulling a traveller caravan as it heads towards Appleby Horse Fair evokes images of tradition and cultural heritage intertwined with these magnificent herbivores' strength and loyalty. On snow-covered moorland near Pen-y-ghent in Yorkshire Dales National Park, a flock of Dalesbred sheep stands proudly against the winter backdrop. Their presence symbolizes adaptability and endurance in harsh environments. Traveling back millions of years ago, we encounter Diplodocus and Polacanthus dinosaurs roaming vast landscapes solely sustained by vegetation. These colossal creatures demonstrate how herbivory has been ingrained in Earth's history since time immemorial. Perched atop limestone headlands overlooking picturesque coastlines lies a flock of Feral Kashmir Goats. Their ability to find sustenance even in challenging terrains showcases their resourcefulness as true survivors. In coastal pastures on Bride Isle off Manx shores during August, Galloway cows graze alongside their adorable calf. The harmony between these domestic cattle exemplifies how they have become integral parts of our agricultural landscape while maintaining their innate herbivorous instincts. Moving across to Longridge in Lancashire, England during March, we encounter a Kerry Hill ewe with her playful lambs.