Herbivorous Collection (#7)

Digitalcross section illustration of European bison (Bison bonasus) showing digestive system

Digital illustration of African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), a large, horned bovid

Illustration of Minmi ankylosaurian dinosaur

Illustration of the cheek teeth of a Stegosaurus, Jurassic period

Illustration of an Iguanodon dinosaur, side view

Mali, Timbuktu, Sahara Desert, Tuareg camel riders

Two Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), Kenya

Swiss brown cows (Bos taurus) on green hills

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in grass, Samburu National Park, Kenya

Thomson Gazelle in the grass
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

Guernsey cow
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Guernsey dairy cow, fields in background. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Great Performance of the National Opera, January 2

A large Green Tree Iguana, Iguana iguana, rests on a tree branch. Costa Rica, Controlled Situation

Australian Cattle Dog Lying Down, (Portrait)

Dead Parasaurolophus dinosaur, artwork
Dead dinosaur, artwork. Parasaurolophus was a hadrosaurid or duck-billed dinosaur. It lived in North America during the Upper Cretaceous period, 75-65 million years ago

Euoplocephalus dinosaur model C016 / 5701
Euoplocephalus dinosaur model. This dinosaur is an Ankylosaur, complete with the characteristic armoured plated skin, horns and club tail used for swiping enemies

Iguanodon skeleton
An illustration of an Iguanodon, a herbivorous dinosaur whose fossil remains have been in many parts of the world making it one of the most successful of all dinosaur species

Stegosaurus skeleton
A herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Jurassic period, 155 to 144 million years ago. It has distinctive large plates which run from its neck to its tail. Illustration by Jo Konopelko

Pachycephalosaurus skull
A fossil skull that once belonged to the dinosaur, Pachycephalosaurus. It features a huge dome of bone which may have protected the brain. The skull is also covered in decorative bony studs

Dinosaur footprints at Swanage
Fossilised footprint of a dinosaur dating back to around 135 million years ago from a Purbeck Stone quarry near Swanage, Dorset, UK. Scientists believe that they may have belonged to the Iguanodon

Stygimoloch dinosaur. Artwork of a Stygimoloch dinosaur. This herbivorous pachycephalosaurus (thick-headed) dinosaur lived around 70 million years ago, in the late Cretaceous period

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Prehistoric horse, artwork
Prehistoric horse. Computer artwork of an Anchitherium sp. prehistoric horse. Anchitherium was small leaf-eating horse that lived during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago)

Permian animals, artwork
Permian animals. Computer artwork of bear-sized predatory Inostrancevia sp. gorgonopsians attacking the herbivorous reptile Scutosaurus during the Permian period (around 300-250 million years ago)

Prehistoric dog-bear, artwork
Prehistoric dog-bear. Computer artwork of a Hemicyon sp. prehistoric mammal hunting near a woodland in Europe during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago)

Lowland paca (Cuniculus paca) in a forest. The paca is a large rodent found in tropical and sub-tropical areas of South America and northwards to Mexico

Stegosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Stegosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. Stegosaurs ( roofed reptiles ) were herbivores that lived throughout the world during the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago

Giraffe licking a pole. Close-up of a giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) licking a wooden pole. Giraffes have specially adapted lips and a prehensile (highly manoeuvrable)

Isisaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Isisaurus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a pair of leaf-eating Isisaurus colberti (previously Titanosaurus colberti) roaming lush plains in what is now central India

Einiosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Einiosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. This horned herbivorous dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in Montana, USA. It dates from the Late Cretaceous period, 65 to 100 million years ago

Skull, jaw and teeth of 6-year-old pony (Equus caballus)

Front side view of a model Triceratops dinosaur with neck frills, horns, thick scaly skin

Model of a Euoplocephalus, side view

Barosaurus with tail out straight and head raised

Roan Lundy Pony standing in green field on island

Iguana, the great herbivorous sea lizard of the Galapagos Islands. Darwins study of the fauna of the islands contributed to his theory of evolution. Wood engraving, c1890

Dinocerata, extinct herbivorous, rhinoceros-like hoofed creatures with paired horns and tusks.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

Triceratops prorsus Marsh, extinct genus of
Triceratops prorsus Marsh. extinct genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur of the Cretaceous.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Dinoceras, Uintatherium anceps, extinct herbivorous mammal of the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Stellers sea cow, Hydrodamalis gigas, marine mammal hunted to extinction in the 18th century.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Titanotherium latum, , extinct genus of herbivorous mammal that lived during the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Hadrosaurs or duck-billed dinosaurs of the family Hadrosauridae.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

deer near stream at dawn
Elk. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Originally ranged through temperate regions of western hemisphere but now limited to northern parts; southern Canada to northern Mexico

Black-bellied Whistling Duck pair on cabbage palm, Dendrocygna autumnalis, Viera wetlands, Florida

Black-bellied Whistling Duck in pickerel weed, Dendrocygna autumnalis, Viera wetlands, Florida

Mustang (Equus caballus) stallion
USA. Wyoming, John Eastcott and Yva Momatiuk Photography, 10183758

Montana, USA. Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range, John Eastcott and Yva Momatiuk Photography, 10183753

Male moose (alces alces) wading through lake (blurred motion)

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Herbivorous creatures have roamed the Earth for millions of years, peacefully grazing on vegetation and leaving a gentle mark on our planet's history. From the mighty Iguanodons, towering Brachiosaurus dinosaurs to the Galapagos land iguanas, these herbivores have shaped ecosystems and captivated our imaginations. Imagine standing below the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, where a herd of Bison or Buffalo roam freely. These magnificent animals are living proof that herbivory can thrive even in harsh environments. Their resilience is mirrored by the brave souls who ride bucking horses in rodeos, showcasing both human strength and equine agility. In contrast to their massive counterparts, green turtles gracefully glide through turquoise waters with an appetite for sea grasses. Their peaceful presence reminds us that not all herbivores dwell on land alone; they too contribute to maintaining balance within marine ecosystems. A milk cart symbolizes another aspect of herbivory - its connection to sustenance and nourishment. Just as we rely on dairy products derived from cows' vegetarian diets, ancient civilizations also depended on domesticated llamas in Bolivia for transportation and wool production. The intricate details of horse teeth captured up close remind us how evolution has equipped these beautiful creatures with specialized dentition perfect for grinding fibrous plants. Similarly fascinating is the illustration depicting Hadrosaurus dinosaur - known for its unique dental structure adapted specifically for consuming plant matter during prehistoric times. And who could forget about Parasaurolophus dinosaurs? With their elaborate cranial crests used possibly as resonating chambers to communicate within herds while munching away at foliage-rich habitats. From prehistoric eras to modern-day landscapes, herbivorous beings continue to play vital roles in shaping our world's biodiversity. They inspire awe with their sheer size like Brachiosaurus dinosaurs or capture hearts with their charming demeanor like Galapagos land iguanas.