Piscivorous Collection (#2)

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

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

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

Flightless cormorant male and female
Flightless cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) male (right) that has brought a seaweed offering to a female. This seabird is endemic to the Galapagos Islands

Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebacki) on a beach. Sea lions, a type of seal, are marine mammals. They are distinguished from other seals by the presence of external ear pinnae or flaps

Cape gannet (Morus capensis) in flight. Cape gannets are seabirds that nest in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Feet of a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa). The blue feet of this seabird are used in courtship displays. There are several subspecies of blue-footed boobies

Grey heron flying
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) flying with its neck outstretched. Normally, herons fly with their necked retracted in an S-shape under their body

Grey heron perched in a tree
Grey heron perched in a conifer tree. Grey herons (Ardea cinerea) are large wading birds that have a wingspan of nearly two metres

Little Black Cormorants - resting in exposed rocks in river. Widespread, occurring in estuarine
ASW-4820 Little Black Cormorants - resting in exposed rocks in river. Bells Rapids, Perth, Western Australia. Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Alan J. S

African Darter - Preening after fishing. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa
ASW-4714 African Darter - Preening after fishing. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Anhinga rufa Alan J. S

Reed Cormorant drying wings and preening after fishing. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa
ASW-4706 Reed Cormorant drying wings and preening after fishing. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, South Africa. Phalacrocorax africanus Alan J. S

Reed Cormorant with wings open, on nest. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa
ASW-4705 Reed Cormorant with wings open, on nest. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, South Africa. Phalacrocorax africanus Alan J. S

Anhinga - In flight with twigs in beak coming in to land at nest. Occurs in Florida and along southern seaboard of USA
ASW-4693 Anhinga - In flight with twigs in beak coming in to land at nest. Occurs in Florida and along southern seaboard of USA. Anhinga anhinga Alan J. S

Reed / Long-tailed Cormorant - perched in tree after fishing (Pied Kingfisher perched below)
ASW-4659 Reed / Long-tailed Cormorant - perched in tree after fishing (Pied Kingfisher perched below). Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve - nr Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa

Australian Pelican flock on beach. Become accustomed to people in fishing harbours
ASW-4246 Australian Pelican flock on beach Kalbarri, W. Australia. Pelecanus conspicillatus Become accustomed to people in fishing harbours

Australian Pelican resting on beach. Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools
ASW-4244 Australian Pelican resting on beach Kalbarri, W. Australia. Pelecanus conspicillatus Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools. Longest bird bill Alan J. S

Australian Pelican preening on beach. Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools
ASW-4243 Australian Pelican preening on beach. Kalbarri, W. Australia. Pelecanus conspicillatus Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools. Longest bird bill Alan J

Australian Pelican with fish in pouch. Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools
ASW-4242 Australian Pelican with fish in pouch Kalbarri, W. Australia. Pelecanus conspicillatus Common on large and small bodies of water, including temporary desert pools. Longest bird bill. Alan J

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"Piscivorous Predators: Masters of the Aquatic Hunt" Witness the ancient marine world as the Mosasaurus, a formidable piscivorous reptile, ruled the seas with its powerful jaws and insatiable appetite for fish. Join us on a journey back in time to encounter the Spinosaurus, an iconic dinosaur known for its unique adaptation as a piscivore, showcasing its incredible fishing skills. The Baryonyx, another fearsome dinosaur species with elongated snouts and sharp claws, perfected the art of piscivory as it effortlessly snatched fish from rivers and lakes. Dive into the depths of Brazil's Amazon River where Inia geoffrensis, commonly known as Amazon river dolphins, display their remarkable piscivorous behavior while navigating through Rio Negro's waters. Marvel at nature's aerial acrobats - bats swooping down in four stages to seize their prey from water surfaces; a captivating side view that unveils their extraordinary fishing techniques. Behold the Pteranodon in action. This magnificent flying reptile demonstrates its prowess by skillfully catching fish mid-flight – an awe-inspiring sight captured beautifully through artwork. Explore prehistoric oceans where Elasmosaurus reigned supreme among other marine reptiles; this majestic creature relied heavily on its piscivorous diet to survive in ancient times. Embark on an adventure alongside Baryonyx dinosaurs as they engage in thrilling fishing expeditions; witness their strategic approach and lightning-fast strikes that secured them meals aplenty. Discover Ctenochasma, an intriguing flying reptile whose specialized teeth were perfectly adapted for capturing fish mid-air – an artistic representation that showcases this unique feeding behavior.