Species Collection (page 8)

Heath spotted orchid, Moorland spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

Baby Kangaroo
Kangaroo is the iconic animal of Australia

Clark's Anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, peeking out from an anemone
This Clark's anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, is peeking out of a mertens' carpet sea anemone, Stichodactyla mertensii, it calls home, Yap, Micronesia.

Giant Moray Eel, Gymnothorax javanicus
The giant moray eel, Gymnothorax javanicus, can be found around the world in tropical waters, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia.

Reef Manta Ray, Mobula alfredi, Yap, Micronesia
Reef manta rays, Mobula alfredi, Yap, Micronesia. This species was previously Manta alfredi.

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at the 10,000 for sumit of Haleakala, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii.

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming Haleakala silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum, inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii

Silversword plant on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at sunrise inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii.

Goldring Tang, Ctenochaetus strigosus, Hawaii, USA
The goldring tang, Ctenochaetus strigosus, is recognized as endemic to Hawaii with three similar species of surgeonfish inhabiting other areas of the Indo-Pacific.

Life As A Tree, 18th Century Caption reads, "Darwin's evolutionary theory was to reinterpret the centuries old picture of life as a tree with many branches displaying the various species

Wooly mammoth. Hand-colored woodcut Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

assorted dogs vintage artwork

An aerial view of islands in Raja Ampat. This area is the heart of marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers

Limestone islands, surrounded by coral reefs, lie scattered throughout the Raja Ampat seascape. This region is known for its marine biodiversity

Fossils of extinct ammonite species. Ammonite di Caen, Ammonite di Deslongchamps, Ammonite di Bayeux, Ammonite di Braikenridge

Javillo or antidote caccoon fruit, Fevillea cordifolia. (Fevillea hederacea, Fevillea a foglie d ellera). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Madam gorgon, Acicarpha tribuloides. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Medicinal leech species
European medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis species 1, 2. Hirudo verbana 3, Erpobdella octoculata 4, 5. Mignatta, Latrobdella medicinilais viridis, tessellata, L provincialis, L

Spanish fly, wasp beetle and long-horn beetles
Spanish fly beetle, Lytta vesicatoria 1, wasp beetle, Clytus arietis 2, Altica equinoctialis 3, Clytra quadripunctata 4, longhorn beetles, Chlorida festiva 5 and Trachyderes succinctus 6

Coralline species, Corallina auriculariaeformis. (Cactus coralline, Halimedia opuntia?) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new

Kraken attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Hexacorallia stony coral skeletons: Dendrophylliidae species, Pavona frondifera, Pavona divaricata, Hydnophora exesa, Pectinia lactuca, Mancinia species, Scolymia lacera, Goniastrea aspera

Basimycetes mushrooms and puffballs: Phallus species 1, stinkhorn, Phallus impudicus 2, Aseroe rubra 3, latticed stinkhorn, Clathrus ruber 4, Clathrus crispus 5, Clathrus pusillus 6

Kalmyk man and Japanese sumo wrestler with chonmage (topknot) and beard. Swarthy Kalmucks, Eleuth and Japanese prizefighter. Mongoles

Chinese man and Nogai Tatar man
Chinese man and Tatar man of the Nogai Horde. Mongolic Races. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of the Human Species

The Aztec king Montezuma II and Tuscarora
Portrait of Montezuma II, Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick, a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author, in western clothes

Manchu man, Mongol with pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man
Manchu (Niuchi) man, Mongol with moustache and pigtail, and Eleuth Mongol man. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from his Natural History of

Chinese knotweed, Persicaria orientalis
La Persicaire vulgaire de la Chine. Chinese knotweed, Persicaria orientalis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus

Green Turtle Swimming Over Coral in the Great Barrier Reef Australia

Three Birds of Australia, Magpie, Butcherird and Kookaburra
Three Birds of Australia - The Magpie, Butcherbird and Kookaburra. Date: circa 1910s

Dodo at The African Museum of the Island of Aix
A Dodo at The African Museum of the Island of Aix is a French museum located on the island of Aix in Charente-Maritime. Sharing the label museum of France with the nearby Napoleonic Museum

Hawaii, Close-Up Detail Of Schooling Anchovy, Side View (Stolephorus Species)

Broad-tailed hummingbird in flight, in sequence
This is a sequence of the same broad-tailed hummingbird in flight with a soft out of focus back ground. Taken on MT Lemmon in Arizona, USA

Proboscis monkey with it's unique long nose at Tanjung Puting, Borneo, Indonesia

Lioness (Panthera leo) mother walking through high grass while carrying her newborn cub in her mouth, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

A stream flowing in Masoala primary forest, north eastern madagascar

black lemur (Eulemur macaco) in Palmarium reserve, Eastern Madagascar

Indri (indri indri) in a primary forest in eastern Madagascar, africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) mother with her six cubs shaking rain-drenched fur, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) adult standing in grassland scanning for prey, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) looking around after drinking from a pool, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

African Lion (Panthera leo) male, Washington Park Zoo, Portland, Oregon

Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forest in fog, Pescadero Creek County Park, California

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Queenies, Isle of Man

Atlas, Morocco. Barbary monkeys in the forest

Italy, Tuscany, an orchid in Lunigiana

Europe, Italy. Liguria. View from Villa Hanbury near to Ventimiglia

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"Exploring the Wonders of Species: From Tasmanian Tigers to Fancy Pigeons and Ghost Orchids" The elusive Tasmanian Tiger, also known as Thylacine, captivates our imagination with its mysterious existence in the wild. Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros painting takes us back in time, showcasing the fascination humans have had for exotic species throughout history. Delve into the world of avian beauty with a glimpse at fancy pigeon breeds that showcase an array of vibrant colors and unique patterns. Dive beneath the surface and discover a mesmerizing selection of fish species, each displaying their own remarkable characteristics and adaptations. London Pride & Gold Rod stand tall among British flora, representing resilience and pride within our diverse plant species. Lady Fern, True Maidenhair, and Holly Fern grace our forests with elegance, reminding us of nature's delicate yet resilient balance between different fern species. The Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii), made famous by Susan Orleans' captivating book "The Orchid Thief, " enchants us with its ethereal beauty and rare presence in nature. Observe the intricate side view of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) as it gracefully navigates through freshwater streams—a testament to nature's stunning biodiversity. British Butterflies flutter through meadows like living rainbows—each species telling a unique story about evolution's artistic touch on Earth's canvas. Charles Darwin immortalized his groundbreaking theories in his evolutionary tree—an awe-inspiring reminder of how all life forms are interconnected through common ancestry. Explore both enchantment and danger as we delve into poisonous plants—nature's way of protecting itself while simultaneously intriguing botanists worldwide. A selection of common British Moths unveils hidden nocturnal wonders—each winged creature boasting distinctive patterns and colors that blend seamlessly with the night sky.