Piscivore Collection (#8)

Hesperornis is a flightless bird of the Cretaceous period
Hesperornis is a flightless waterbird that inhabited the lakes and marsh ponds of the Cretaceous period

Confrontation between two Spinosaurus dinosaurs
Two Spinosaurus dinosaurs confront each other face to face in a prehistoric environment

Two Spinosaurus dinosaurs amble down a beach looking for food

Baryonyx dinosaur fishing C017 / 0677
Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur fishing in a lagoon. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork C016 / 9680
Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork. This flying reptile lived around 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic. The smallest species had a wingspan of 25 centimetres

Grey heron fishing, artwork C016 / 3299
Grey heron fishing. Artwork of a grey heron (Ardea cinerea) waiting to strike its prey. This large heron is found throughout temperate regions of Europe and Asia, near estuaries, marshes

Common kingfisher fishing, artwork C016 / 3297
Common kingfisher fishing. Artwork of a common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) fishing in a river. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa

European shag, artwork C016 / 3160
European shag. Artwork of a European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) perched on a coastal rock. This is an immature juvenile, which has a darker underside and less developed plumage than an adult

Cape gannet C013 / 6170
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet C013 / 6169
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6166
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet C013 / 6167
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6165
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannets taking off at colony C013 / 6164
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet landing at colony C013 / 6163
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) landing at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Langoustine, X-ray
Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus), coloured X-ray. This crustacean is also known as the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn. It feeds on other crustaceans and fish

Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus). This bird nests annually in small colonies amongst open vegetation, each breeding pair raising a single chick

Emperor penguins and chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) with their three-month-old chicks (grey). The adults feed them by regurgitating fish. These are the only penguins to breed during the Antarctic winter

Adelie penguin with chick
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on its pebble nest with a two-day-old chick. Adelie penguins normally raise two chicks. The male and female take turns to incubate the eggs and feed the young

Emperor penguin rookery
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) rookery on sea ice. The grey-feathered chicks are three months old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), historical artwork. King penguins are found in the subantarctic and on cool islands in temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

Blue-footed booby feet
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feet on a rock. The blue feet of this seabird are used in courtship displays. The blue-footed booby is found on the Pacific coasts of Central America

Emperor penguin chicks huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddling for warmth in the Antarctic spring. These grey-feathered chicks are about one month old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) standing on a rock. This seabird is found on the Pacific coasts of Central America and northern South America, and on nearby islands

Emperor penguins with chick
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) pair with their three-month-old chick. The adults feed the chicks by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguins huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males huddling for warmth. This picture was taken in April when the temperature was -50 degrees Celsius

Pair of wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans). These birds nest every 2 years, on islands in the sub-Antarctic. Each pair produces a single egg, which is incubated for 11 weeks

Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter

Stellers sea lions

Beluga whale bull
Beluga whale (or white whale, Delphinapterus leucas) bull. In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin

Beluga whales (or white whales, Delphinapterus leucas). In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Beluga whales moulting

Southern fur seal colony
Southern fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) breeding colony. The southern (or South American) fur seal breeds in large, densely-packed colonies

Southern fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) diving in a kelp forest. The southern (or South American) fur seal hunts mostly at night, diving up to 170 metres to feed on fish and krill

Harp seal pup diving
Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica or Pagophilus groenlandicus) diving under ice floes. This two week old pup has begun to shed its all-white juvenile coat

Flying pteranodons
Pteranodons in flight. Computer artwork of two pteranodons (Pteranodon sp.), a type of pterosaur (flying reptile) that was related to the dinosaurs

Kronosaurus marine reptile
Kronosaurus. Artwork of a Kronosaurus marine reptile swimming underwater. This animal was a short-necked member of the Plesiosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles

Ichthyosaur marine reptiles
Ichthyosaurs. Artwork of two Ichthyosaurs, marine carnivorous reptiles, swimming underwater. They inhabited the seas of the Mesozoic Era from around 225-65 million years ago

Juvenile common kingfisher perched on a branch. The common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) perched on a rock. This is an immature juvenile, which has a darker underside and less developed plumage than an adult

Amazon kingfisher male

Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) perching in a tree. This kingfisher inhabits wetlands in South America, perching above lakes and slow-moving rivers looking for fish

Crested penguin catching prey, artwork
Crested penguin diving to catch its prey, artwork. The crested penguins (Eudyptes) can be distinguished from other penguins by the tufted crests on their heads

Pied kingfisher in flight. The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is found in much of Africa, India, the Middle East and South-East Asia

Great frigatebird and blue-footed booby
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) female harrassing a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa, in water) to force it to regurgitate its food. This is known as kleptoparasitism

Galapagos heron (Butorides sundevalli) on a coastline. This heron is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. It is found on the coastlines, where it hunts fish and crabs in rock pools and mangrove swamps

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"Piscivore: A Glimpse into the Aquatic World of Ancient Predators" Dive into the depths of prehistoric oceans, where fearsome creatures ruled as piscivores. The Mosasaurus, a colossal marine reptile, dominated these ancient waters with its massive jaws and insatiable appetite for fish. Not far behind was the Spinosaurus, a formidable dinosaur known for its unique sail-like structure on its back. This apex predator possessed sharp teeth perfectly adapted to snatch unsuspecting fish from their watery homes. Joining them in this piscine feast were the Baryonyx dinosaurs. With their elongated snouts and razor-sharp claws, they skillfully caught fish out of water, showcasing their exceptional piscivorous abilities. Meanwhile, perched on branches overlooking rivers and lakes stood the Common Kingfisher C015/6384. This modern-day avian marvel shares an ancestral connection with Baryonyx walkeri - both masters at catching fish in their respective eras. In these prehistoric waters swam Elasmosaurus platyurus gracefully. Its long neck allowed it to navigate effortlessly through schools of fish while indulging in its preferred diet as a dedicated piscivore. However, not all interactions between predators and prey ended peacefully. Witness the dramatic scene when a hungry Baryonyx dinosaur lunged out of water to catch an unsuspecting fish - capturing nature's raw power at play. Venturing beyond dinosaurs' realm brings us face-to-face with Liopleurodon's relentless attack on Plesiosaurus - an epic battle between two mighty aquatic beings that showcased true piscivorous prowess amidst ancient waves. Taking flight above shimmering waters was none other than Pteranodon - a magnificent pterosaur using its impressive wingspan to swoop down and seize delectable fish below; truly exemplifying aerial mastery as another skilled piscivore.