Mouths Collection (#4)

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) female with large cubs (on right) trying to fight off rogue male. Karnataka, India, March

Alligator snapping turtle (Macroclemys temmincki) fishing by luring a fish with the vermiform, worm-like, tongue, USA, captive

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) male showing aggression, captive

Close up of mouth sucker of Japanese / Arctic Lamprey {Lethenteron japonicum} Japan

Atlantic wolffish {Anarrhichus lupus} Sognefjord, Norway

Fall / Papillon / Dumbells
Four papillons with wooden dumbells in their mouths. L to R: CHAMPION EMBER, RINGLANDS PANELA & SOCK, all OF BORDERCOT & PICAROON SCARAMOUCHE. Owner: Mrs Forman Date: 1963

Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) feeding just below the surface, Mull, Scotland, June 2009

Greater black backed gull (Larus marinus) swallowing large fish, North Atlantic, Flatanger, Nord-Trndelag, Norway, August 2008

Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) off the Island of Mull (Coll and Tiree Islands area) Scotland, June 2009 WWE BOOK

European grayling (Thymallus thymallus) alevin, 18 days, feeding on zooplankton, from Lake Thun, Switzerland, captive, April 2009

Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) portrait, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp and playing, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Velvet Swimming Crab (Necora puber / Liocarcinus puber), St Abbs (St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve), Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, October, 2011

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing during autumn rut, Richmond Park, London, England, UK, October

Lion (Panthera leo) male smelling, flehmen response, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) laughing, Helgoland, Germany

Spotted hyaena laughing {Crocuta crocuta} Kenya

Old male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) with mouth wide open showing worn teeth, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Adult male Hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibius) posturing in agressive yawn behaviour, Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, November. Digital composite (two frames stitched together)

Orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) baby hanging from trees, and chewing on fingers, Semengoh Nature reserve, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Endangered

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) in shallow water at the surface, split level. Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. West Atlantic Ocean

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) portrait, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Head portrait of Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) with face half cast in shadow, with aggressive expression, captive

Fangtooth (Anoplogaster cornuta) portrait, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Maine Coon female cat, Serafin, in fierce defensive posture

Dalmation yawning portrait

Blue Roan Wild Stallion yawning {Equus caballus} Pryor Mountains, Montana, USA

Arctic fox yawning {Vulpes lagopus} Norway captive

Melanistic (black form) Leopard snarling, often called black panther (captive)

Siberian / Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) yawning, Male rescued from poachers, Utyos Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Kutuzovka Village, Russian Far East, in taiga forest, Endangered species

RF- Male Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) face portrait in undergrowth, Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India. Endangered species

Picture No. 10867103
Dog - Siberian Husky, brown and blue eye, portrait Date:

Grizzly bear - With mouth open in threatening pose MA792
TOM-1474 Grizzly bear - With mouth open in threatening pose Ursus arctos horribilis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grizzly Bear Montana, USA
FG-9968 GRIZZLY BEAR - close-up of head roaring North America Ursus arctos horribilis Ursus horribilis The Grizzly is a sub species of the North American Brown Bear Distribution: Alaska

L'Avarice
An illustration, the title of which translates to Greed, shows a gruesome fellow biting the hand of a young woman, looking aghast, men in uniform stand behind, with gaping mouths. Date: circa 1901

De Reszke Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for De Reszke, The aristocracy of cigarettes. The image shows a couple, embraced, wearing black tie event clothes, each with a cigarette in their mouths

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) on stone beach, yawning, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, May

Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal)
1070701 Helmet mask (gye), mid-20th century (wood, paint & sheet metal) by African School; 25.4x34.3x81.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueurii), Australia
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Norwegian Forest Cat wearing Christmas bobble hats mouths open singing Date: 18-11-2019

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Norwegian Forest Cat, mouths open, singing, wearing Christmas bobble hats Date: 18-11-2019

Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga (engraving)
3653769 Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astrakhan and the principal Mouths of the Volga)

Mouths of the Rivers Amazon and Para (engraving)
3653722 Mouths of the Rivers Amazon and Para (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouths of the Rivers Amazon and Para)

Mouths of the Amazon (engraving)
971305 Mouths of the Amazon (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouths of the Amazon)

Young Hippopotamus Bobbie at London Zoo, 1927 (b / w photo)
3474506 Young Hippopotamus Bobbie at London Zoo, 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Archangel and the Mouths of the Dvina (engraving)
3653753 Archangel and the Mouths of the Dvina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archangel and the Mouths of the Dvina)

Environs of Stettin, and Mouths of the Oder (engraving)
3655711 Environs of Stettin, and Mouths of the Oder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Environs of Stettin, and Mouths of the Oder)

I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love (colour litho)
3093962 I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I Send You A Kiss, Kisses Are The Messengers Of Love)

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"Mouths: Nature's Marvelous Creations" From the adorable West Highland Terrier pair sitting amidst a sea of heather to the awe-inspiring sight of a Whale Shark with its mouth wide open, feeding alongside a brave diver in Australia, mouths in the animal kingdom never cease to amaze. Even the Greenland shark showcases an unexpected guest - a parasitic copepod clinging onto its massive jaws. Meanwhile, the Great White Shark VT 2255 reveals its fearsome reputation as it opens its powerful mouth underwater off South Australia. But not all they can meant for intimidation; some are simply enchanting. Just look at the heartwarming image of a Giraffe kissing her young one or listen to the melodic braying of a Donkey. In South America, a Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot flaunts vibrant colors while showcasing its beak that serves both as protection and communication tool. On another note, we have two close-ups capturing different angles of Great White Sharks' menacing mouths - truly majestic creatures ruling our oceans. The Common Vampire Bat from Sao Paulo shows us what remains after their blood-filled feast – an up-close face covered in crimson stains. In contrast, we witness how Greater Spotted Dogfish continuously replace their teeth from behind – nature's perfect dental plan. Lastly, let's not forget about Alligator Snapper Turtle from South America who entices prey with its tongue-formed lure – yet another example of nature's ingenious adaptations. Mouths play diverse roles in various species across continents and habitats worldwide. They serve as tools for survival, means for nourishment and communication or even instruments for affectionate gestures among animals big and small alike. Truly fascinating.