Prehensile Collection (#2)

Posterior view of left hand

X-ray view of bones in human hand

Conceptual image of rheumatoid arthritis in the human hand
Conceptual image of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the human hand. RA is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet

Picture No. 11074264
Brown Woolly Monkey Common woolly monkey young baby Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas state Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

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Brown Woolly Monkey Common woolly monkey young baby Amazon river basin Manaus Amazonas state Brazil South America. FESTIVE AMAZON

African Bush Viper, Atheris squamigera, coiled around a mossy treebranch with its prehensile tail. Masai Mara, Kenya. Controlled situation

The Solomon Island skink, Corucia zebrata, is the largest of all skinks, and is the only skink with a prehensile tail and shows unusual parental care to its large young

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) the smallest British rodent by weight, with prehensile tails to help them climb, United Kingdom, Europe

Spotted Cuscus - rain forest - North Queesland
JPF-4909 Spotted Cuscus rainforest - North Queesland Spilocuscus maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Solomon Island Giant Skink KEL 220 On branch. Forests, Solomon Islands. Corucia zebrata © Ken Lucas / ardea. com
KEL-220 Solomon Island Giant Skink / Lizard - on branch Foests, Solomon Islands Corucia zebrata Also known as monkey-tailed or prehensile tailed

Geoffroys Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) aggressively screams and howls to alert the presence of a predator on the jungle floor. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Prehensile Tail Skink, Corucia zebrata, Native to Solomon Islands

Monkeys & Gorilla
Three species of primate: proboscis monkey; coaita monkey; gorilla

Black Spider Monkey (Ateles paniscus) adult, hanging from tree, using prehensile tail (captive)

Spider monkey, historical artwork
Spider monkey, coloured historical artwork. Spider monkeys (Ateles sp.) are arboreal monkeys that inhabit the tropical forests of Central America and northern South America

Newborn seahorse, SEM
Newborn seahorse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a young seahorse (Hippocampus sp.). The seahorse is a fish that swims upright using its pectoral fins (upper right)

Pygmy seahorse on coral
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denisii) camouflaged in coral (lower right). A seahorse is a fish that has a prehensile tail, which it uses to hold onto coral and plants

Grape tendril, SEM
Grape tendril. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a curled grape (Vitis sp.) tendril. Tendrils are specialised thread-like stems or leaves that are used by climbing plants for support

Red Howler Monkey
WAT-6163 Red Howler Monkey South America Alouatta seniculus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Harvest Mouse - on willow stem - showing use of semi prehensile tail
DOW-298 Harvest Mouse - on willow stem - showing use of semi prehensile tail Micromys minutus Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lesser Anteater - with tongue extended, prehensile tail - South Mexico to North half of South America
KFO-1314 Collared / Lesser / Southern TAMANDUA / ANTEATER - with tongue extended Brazil Tamandua tetradactyla South Mexico to North half of South America Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are

Lesser Anteater - prehensile tail - South Mexico to North half of South America
KFO-1313 Lesser Anteater - prehensile tail South Mexico to North half of South America Tamandua tetradactyla Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Columbian Brown Spider Monkey - showing use of prehensile tail
KF-10550 Columbian Brown Spider Monkey - showing use of prehensile tail Ateles belzebuth hybridus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Rhino WAT 2696 Kenya, Africa. Diceros bicornis © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON
WAT-2696 BLACK / HOOK-LIPPED RHINOCEROS Kenya, Africa. Diceros bicornis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spider Monkey FG 975 Ateles geoffroyi © Francois Gohier / ARDEA LONDON
FG-975 Black-handed Spider / Geoffroys Spider MONKEY - in canopy Distribution: Central Mexico - Panama Ateles geoffroyi Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spotted Cuscus Rainforest, North Queensland
JPF-4918 SPOTTED CUSCUS IN TREE Rainforest, North Queensland. Phalanger maculatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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In the lush jungles of Peru's Pacaya Samiria Reserve, a Brown Woolly Monkey swings effortlessly from branch to branch, its prehensile tail acting as a fifth limb. The intricate grape tendril-like structure allows it to navigate through the dense foliage with grace and agility. Meanwhile, in Central America's Roatan island, a mischievous White-faced Capuchin Monkey dangles playfully from tree branches using its remarkable prehensile tail. Native to this region, these intelligent primates have adapted their tails for gripping and hanging onto various surfaces. Venturing further south to El Salvador's Puerto Barillas, we encounter the mesmerizing Parsons Chameleon. Its coiled tail showcases an array of scales that aid in grasping branches securely while blending seamlessly into its surroundings. This incredible reptile is just one example of the diverse wildlife found throughout Central America. At London Zoo, visitors are captivated by the sight of a Kinkajou suspended mid-air by its prehensile tail wrapped around a keeper's finger. These nocturnal creatures possess exceptional climbing abilities thanks to their unique tails which act as an extension of their limbs. In another corner of the world, deep within the rainforests of Americas lies a Woolly Opossum with her three young clinging tightly to her back. Using her strong prehensile tail, she hangs effortlessly from a branch while providing safety and warmth for her offspring. Not far away, we find ourselves face-to-face with a Young Collared Tamandua at the end of a branch. Holding on firmly with its impressive prehensile tail wrapped around nearby foliage, this adorable creature showcases how nature has equipped it with tools for survival in its habitat. From monkeys swinging through trees to chameleons blending into their environment and opossums carrying their young along treetops – all these fascinating animals demonstrate how evolution has granted them the incredible ability to utilize their prehensile tails for various purposes.