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Sarda Collection

"Sarda: A Spectacle of Nature's Predatory Dance" In the depths of the Gulf of Mexico

Background imageSarda Collection: School of Bonito fish (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita)

School of Bonito fish (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) formed into a tight baitball, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Background imageSarda Collection: Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita)

Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) which are trapped at the surface, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Background imageSarda Collection: Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul

Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul
1059380 Sir Jung Bahadoor directing a Procession of Seven Hundred Elephants across the Sarda, Nepaul, before the Prince (engraving) by Durand

Background imageSarda Collection: Painted mackerel, bonito, bigeye scad and pilotfish

Painted mackerel, bonito, bigeye scad and pilotfish
Painted mackerel, Scomberomorus regalis 1, bonito, Sarda sarda 2, bigeye scad, Selar crumenophthalmus 3, and pilotfish, Naucrates ductor 4

Background imageSarda Collection: Bonito (Sarda orientalis) shoal swimming past the undersea base of Darwinas Arch

Bonito (Sarda orientalis) shoal swimming past the undersea base of Darwinas Arch
Bonito (Sarda orientalis) shoal swimming past the undersea base of Darwins Arch. Darwin (Culpepper) Island, Galapagos

Background imageSarda Collection: School of Bonito (Sarda orientalis) in open water. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park

School of Bonito (Sarda orientalis) in open water. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Background imageSarda Collection: Sarda sarda, or Short-Finned Tunny

Sarda sarda, or Short-Finned Tunny. Date: 1865

Background imageSarda Collection: Sarda sarda, or Pelamis sarda

Sarda sarda, or Pelamis sarda. Date: 1863

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895956

Picture No. 10895956
Corsican Green Tree Frog - View from the front with a fly at foreground (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895953

Picture No. 10895953
Corsican Green tree frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895954

Picture No. 10895954
Corsican Green Tree Frog - View from the front (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895948

Picture No. 10895948
Corsican Green Tree Frog - eating a fly (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895952

Picture No. 10895952
Corsican Green Tree Frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895947

Picture No. 10895947
Corsican Green tree frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895946

Picture No. 10895946
Corsican Green Tree Frog - Swallowing a fly (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895951

Picture No. 10895951
Corsican Green Tree Frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895949

Picture No. 10895949
Corsican Green Tree Frog - eating a fly (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895945

Picture No. 10895945
Corsican Green Tree Frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895943

Picture No. 10895943
Corsican Green Tree Frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Picture No. 10895941

Picture No. 10895941
Corsican Green tree frog - on leaves (Hyla arborea sarda) Date:

Background imageSarda Collection: Accredited Search dogs used by handlers of the Search and Rescue Dog Association

Accredited Search dogs used by handlers of the Search and Rescue Dog Association
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSarda Collection: A SARDA (Search and Rescue Dog Association) dog on a search for a missing walker in the Lake

A SARDA (Search and Rescue Dog Association) dog on a search for a missing walker in the Lake District
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSarda Collection: Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very

Search Dog handler as a Member of Langdale Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team on a rescue on a very wet day
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Background imageSarda Collection: An RAF Sea King Helicopter and search dog and handler

An RAF Sea King Helicopter and search dog and handler
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock



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"Sarda: A Spectacle of Nature's Predatory Dance" In the depths of the Gulf of Mexico, a mesmerizing spectacle unfolds as the School of Bonito fish (Sarda sarda) launches an audacious attack on a tightly formed baitball of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita). The oceanic battleground becomes a flurry of motion and instinct as these agile predators dart through the water with precision. Isla Mujeres serves as witness to another riveting encounter, where Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) seize their opportunity to trap Spanish sardines at the surface. The air crackles with anticipation as these two species engage in a dance that is both beautiful and brutal. But Sarda doesn't limit its presence to just marine battles. In Nepal's Sarda river, Sir Jung Bahadoor orchestrates an awe-inspiring procession featuring seven hundred majestic elephants crossing its mighty waters. This engraving captures the grandeur and power that emanate from this magnificent scene. From underwater realms to artistic renderings, Sarda continues to captivate our imagination. Painted mackerel, bonito, bigeye scad, and pilotfish create a vibrant tapestry beneath Darwinas Arch—an undersea base teeming with life. These colorful creatures form part of nature's intricate web that sustains our oceans' delicate balance. Darwin Island in Galapagos National Park provides yet another glimpse into the world inhabited by Bonito fish (Sarda orientalis). Here they swim freely in open water—swift and graceful—a testament to their adaptability and resilience in one of Earth's most extraordinary ecosystems. Amongst all these captivating scenes lies Sardu sardu or Short-Finned Tunny—the embodiment of strength and agility within its sleek body. Its presence reminds us that even amidst chaos, there is harmony; even amid fierce competition for survival, there is beauty.