Sheltering Collection (#15)

Wild Boar - young lying down under a vehicle
RD-38 Wild Boar - young lying down under a vehicle Sus scofa Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Lousiana Crayfish - in old drum underwater - with Fish (Barbus tiberinus)
RD-47 Lousiana Crayfish - in old drum underwater - with Fish (Barbus tiberinus) Procambarus clarkii Giacomo Radi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fitz Simon's Burrowing Skink Namibia, Africa
PS-10512 FitzSimon's Burrowing SKINK Namib Typhlacontias brevipes Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Lesser Weever Fish, coastal NW Europe & Med
PM-9897 Lesser Weever Fish coastal NW Europe & Med Echiichthys vipera Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Livingston's Cichlid Lake Malawi, Africa. Fam: Cichlidae
KEL-647 Livingston's Cichlid Lake Malawi, Africa. Pseudotropheus livingstoni Fam: Cichlidae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Peringuey's Adder - Partially covered with dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-462 Peringuey's Adder - Partially covered with dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Shuffling down into the dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
KAT-465 Peringuey's Adder - Shuffling down into the dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Peringuey's Adder - Close up of the head and eyes exposed from the dune sand - Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia
KAT-466 Peringuey's Adder - Close up of the head and eyes exposed from the dune sand Dunes - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Peringuey's Adder Burying itself in the sand leaving a distincts pattern Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa
KAT-256 Peringuey's Adder - Burying itself in the sand leaving a distincts pattern Namib Dunes, Namibia, Africa Bitis peringueyi Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display

Horned Adder Coiled up at the foot of an ink bush Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-245 Horned Adder - Coiled up at the foot of an ink bush Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Bitis caudalis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Partridge
JAB-1721 PARTRIDGE - IN GRASS Perdix perdix Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Horst's Tree Frog - sheltering / hibernating - family: Hylidae - endemic - Port Moresby Papua New Guinea
EL-216 Horst's Tree Frog - sheltering / hibernating Port Moresby Papua New Guinea Litoria amboinensis amily: Hylidae - endemic Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display

Lined blenny (Ecsenius lineatus). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-670 Linear blenny Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Ecsenius lineatus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bluestriped fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-672 Bluestriped fangblenny. It can change colour and pattern as disguise to prey on other fish. Andaman Sea, Thailand Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-632 Giant moray eel looking out from its sheltering crevice. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand Gymnothorax javanicus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints

Greyface moray (Siderea thyrsoidea). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-638 Greyface moray eels, half out of their sheltering crevice. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Siderea thyrsoidea Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Caption The striking colours and markings of the mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus)
AUS-548 Mandarinfish, one of the most highly prized species for home aquariums. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

Pygmy Leatherjacket, Brachaluteres jacksonianus, A Pygmy Leatherjacket hiding near jetty pylon, Moonta Bay
AUS-1497 Pygmy leatherjacket hiding near jetty pylon. Moonta Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Brachaluteres jacksonianus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Bridled Leatherjacket, Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus, A juvenile female of this species hiding near corkweed at night
AUS-1496 Bridled leatherjacket, juvenile female hiding near Corkweed at night. Moonta Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Anathaluteres spilomelanurus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Darkling Beetle - emerges from day shelter where it buries itself in sand to escape heat of the day - sand dunes of
ANZ-1415 Darkling Beetle - emerges from day shelter where it buries itself in sand to escape heat of the day sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - March Sympiezocnemis gigantea

sheltered - a small and tiny fungus grows on a dead tree trunk. It is sheltered by an autumn coloured beech leaf which
SAS-1223 sheltered - a small and tiny fungus grows on a dead tree trunk. It is sheltered by an autumn coloured beech leaf which has fallen from a tree in the forest Baden-Wuerttemberg

Docks in the Brattora District, Trondheim City, Nord-Trondelag Region, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Goats and goatherd sheltering from the sun under Lord Krishnas butterball, a giant natural rock perched on a slope, Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Pristine coral reef, Acropora spp. Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

A woman using an umbrella in the rain in Ambleside UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Humbug dascyllus, Dascyllus aruanus, sheltered in cats paw coral, Acropora palifera, Namu atoll, Marshall Islands (N)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Common Toad SPH 1657 Adult in flowerpot UK. Bufo bufo © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-1657 Common Toad - Adult in flowerpot UK Bufo bufo Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Budgerigar - two almost fledged juvenile Budgerigars sitting in their nest in a hollow eucalypt tree looking curiously
SAS-993 Budgerigar - two almost fledged juvenile Budgerigars sitting in their nest in a hollow eucalypt tree l Western Australia

Red Brocket Deer - young showing camouflage markings Amazonas Brazil South America
NG-744 Red Brocket Deer - young showing camouflage markings Amazonas Brazil South America. Mazama americana Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - Shetland Sheepdog and puppies in kennel
LA-5205 Dog - Shetland Sheepdog and puppies in kennel Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spectacled Hare-wallaby - adult sheltering under long grass Western Australia
JPF-3679 Spectacled Hare-wallaby - adult sheltering under long grass Western Australia Lagorchestes conspicillatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spectacled Hare-wallaby - two sheltering under vegetation
JPF-3678 Spectacled Hare-wallaby - two sheltering under vegetation Lagorchestes conspicillatus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red Crab (a land crab) - Sheltering from heat / sun after ‘dipping - Christmas Island - Indian Ocean
JPF-14018 Red Crab (a land crab) - Sheltering from heat / sun after dipping Christmas Island - Indian Ocean (Australian Territory)

Comb-crested Jacana / Lotusbird JPF 12405 Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
JPF-12405 Comb-crested JACANA / Lotusbird/ Lily Hopper - head behind leaf Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Mountain / Blue Hare ED 720 Swiss Alps Lepus timidus © Eric Dragesco / ARDEA LONDON
ED-720 Mountain / Blue HARE - in snow Swiss Alps, Switzerland Lepus timidus Eric Dragesco Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mountain / Blue Hare ED 711 Swiss Alps Lepus timidus © Eric Dragesco / ARDEA LONDON
ED-711 Mountain / Blue Hare HARE - in snow with tracks Swiss Alps Lepus timidus Eric Dragesco Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-Tailed Deer CLA 410 Fawn in wild flowers and grass Odocoileus virginianus © Mary Clay / ARDEA LONDON
CLA-410 White-Tailed DEER - Fawn in orange paintbrush wild flowers & grass, facing camera USA Odocoileus virginianus Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tiger - resting amongst roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) - Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India
CB-337 Tiger - resting amongst roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tiger - yawning from roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) - Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India
CB-333 Tiger - yawning from roots of Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) Ranthambhore National Park - Rajasthan - India Panthera tigris Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for personal display

Tent Making Bat AW 3711 Costa Rica Ectopmylla alba © Adrian Warren / ARDEA LONDON
AW-3711 Tent Making / Honduran White BAT - two, shelter under leaf Costa Rica, Nicaragua - W. Panama Ectophylla alba Adrian Warren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin AU 113 GR Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri © G. Robertson / ARDEA LONDON
AU-113-GR Emperor Penguin - with chick on feet Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of
TD-1560 Peringuey's Adder - This small snake, also called Sidewinding Adder, shuffles completely into the fine sand of the Namib Desert

Thomson's Gazelle Laying down in grass Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
LA-927 Thomson's Gazelle - Lying down in grass Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa Gazella thomsoni Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wood Mouse - in flower pot
BB-1651 Wood Mouse - in flower pot Apodemus sylvaticus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Parrotfish (Scarus sp) asleep at night. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-660 A Parrotfish - asleep at night. Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Scarus sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Gemsbok / Oryx resting in shade during heat of day. Discontinuous distribution; occurs in Somali-Masai
ASW-4745 Gemsbok / Oryx resting in shade during heat of day. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Oryx gazella Alan J. S

Springbok resting in shade during heat of day. Occurs in South West Arid Zone
ASW-4731 Springbok resting in shade during heat of day. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Antidorcas marsupialis Alan J. S

Common Ostrich - Male shading chicks. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa except for rainforests
ASW-4696 Common Ostrich - Male shading chicks Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Struthio camelus Alan J. S

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"Finding Refuge: Nature's Art of Sheltering" St Swithin and Dudley, two unlikely companions, seek shelter under the same tree during a sudden downpour. A hedgehog finds solace in a flower pot, its spines blending with the vibrant blooms as it seeks protection from predators. Church sheep huddle together behind ancient stone walls, seeking warmth and safety from the biting winds of winter. In the vast wilderness of Canada, a polar bear fiercely guards her precious cubs as they find refuge on an icy landscape. Playful kittens explore their surroundings, finding comfort among geraniums nestled inside flowerpots. A Jack Russell Terrier tenderly shelters her tiny puppy beneath her protective gaze, teaching it about love and security. Amidst rolling hills and misty moors stands a majestic Highland pony seeking respite from inclement weather in the embrace of nature's arms. Hermanns Tortoise ROG 7049 basks in the warm sun of Maouis, France while taking cover under dense foliage when needed - truly mastering the art of sheltering. Towering tree ferns stand tall like guardians in Kells Bay Gardens on Ireland's Iveragh Peninsula; providing sanctuary for delicate creatures seeking shade or protection from rain showers. Sheep gather behind sturdy stone walls within Peak District National Park to shield themselves against harsh elements that sweep across this rugged terrain with relentless force. Spotted amidst colorful sea anemones in tropical Indo-Pacific waters is a spine-cheek anemonefish; finding refuge within its symbiotic home away from potential dangers lurking beyond. A red fox gracefully treads through pristine snow-covered landscapes at Prince Albert National Park in Canada; adapting to survive by skillfully utilizing natural shelters during frigid winters.