Temperature Control Collection (#6)

Gelada Baboon - sitting, resting in shade. Simien mountains - Ethiopia - Africa
WAT-10021 Gelada Baboon - male sitting, resting in shade Simien mountains - Ethiopia - Africa Theropithecus gelada M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Lizard - pair basking in the sun, in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-2388 Common Lizard - pair basking in the sun, in garden, Lower Saxony, Germany Lacerta vivipara Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant Bull. Africa. 3ME1183
TOM-830 African Elephant - Bull Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant Bull. Feeding in a river. Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa
TOM-829 African Elephant Bull - feeding in a river. Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Africa Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

African Elephant. Family enjoying a mud hole. Africa
TOM-822 African Elephant - Family enjoying a mud hole Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

African Elephant - Taking mud bath. Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa. 3ME1046P
TOM-816 African Elephant - Taking mud bath. Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa Loxodonta africana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Ground Squirrel - Feeding female; the erected tail is used as a sunshade
TD-1553 Cape Ground Squirrel - Feeding female; shading its self, using erected tail Kalahari Desert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Xerus inauris Tail is used as a sunshade

Honey Bees Fanning to create air current to lower hive temperature
SG-9684 Honeybee - Fanning to create air current to lower hive temperature. Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Nile Crocodile - with jaws open ti dissipate excess heat; cooling strategy
RS-193 Nile CROCODILE - with jaws open to dissupate excess heat; cooling strategy Bubalornis albirostris The largest crocodiles control their own patch of river and chase away potential competitors

American Crocodiles basking on river bank. Costa Rica
ROG-12103 American Crocodiles basking on river bank Costa Rica Crocodylus acutus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Edible / Common Frogs, basking in sun
ROG-11438 Edible Frogs, basking in sun France Rana esculenta Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tenebrionid Beetle - burrowing under sand during heat of day. Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Africa
PS-9784 Tenebrionid BEETLE - burrowing under sand during heat of the day Skeleton Coast, Namibia, Africa. Onymacris bicolor Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gentoo Penguin - at nest Falkland Islands
PM-4239 Gentoo Penguins - at nest Falkland Islands Pygoscelis papua Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Expansa Turtle - sun basking prior to nesting Amazonia Brazil
NG-667 Expansa Turtle - sun basking prior to nesting Amazonia Brazil Podocnemis expansa Nick Gordon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Nile Crocodile - resting in water
LA-3160 Nile Crocodile - resting in water Crocodylus niloticus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tenebrionid Beetle Fog-Basking in the Namib Dune Belt (Uses fog to gain moisture) Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa
KAT-94 Tenebrionid Beetle - Fog-Basking in the Namib Dune Belt (Uses fog to gain moisture) Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa Onymacris unguicularis Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

Herd of Indian / Asian Elephants mud-wallowing, Corbett National Park, India
JR-806 Herd of Indian / Asian Elephants mud-wallowing Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant diging the ground, Corbett National Park, India
JR-794 Indian / Asian Elephant digging the ground, Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mud-wallowing Indian / Asian Elephants, Corbett National Park, India
JR-793 Mud-wallowing Indian / Asian Elephants Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant - dust bathing
FL-796 African Elephant - dust bathing Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Merten's Water Monitor sunning itself Appeared to be sunning itself on the track adjacent to the stream at
DH-3884 Merten's Water Monitor - sunning itself Galvan's Gorge, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia Varanus mertensi This animal is in the process of sloughing its skin

Saltwater Crocodile - A wild animal in Red Cone Creek, Doubtful Bay, Kimberley coastline, Western Australia
DH-3787 Estuarine / Saltwater / Indo-Pacific Crocodile Red Cone Creek, Doubtful Bay, Kimberley coastline, Western Australia

Emperor Penquin - With small chick on feet - Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, October
CK-4274 Emperor Penquin - With small chick on feet Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, October. Aptenodytes forsteri Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Flat Lizard - male Zimbabwe
CAN-352 COMMON FLAT LIZARD - male on rock Zimbabwe Platysaurus intermedius John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Adder - Two Males sunning - UK - Only venomous snake in northwest Europe
CAN-3015 European / Common ADDER - two males sunning UK Vipera berus Only venomous snake in northwest Europe John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Regal Horned Lizard - Arizona, USA - Shedding skin and burying self to keep cool - Largest horned lizard - Mostly found
CAN-2305 Regal Horned Lizard - Shedding skin and burying self to keep cool Arizona, USA Phrynosoma solare Camouflaged in desert rocks

Couch Spadefoot - Arizona, USA - Burrowing by backing into the ground by pushing dirt with their spades while rotating
CAN-2302 Couchs Spadefoot TOAD - Burrowing by backing into the ground by pushing dirt with their spades while rotating the body Arizona

Regal Horned Lizard - Shedding skin and burying self to keep cool - Largest horned lizard - Mostly found in Sonoran
CAN-2298 Regal Horned Lizard - Shedding skin and burying self to keep cool Arizona, USA Phrynosoma solare Mostly found in Sonoran desert - Camouflaged in desert rocks

Regal Horned Lizard - Shedding skin and burying itself to keep cool - Largest horned lizard - Mostly found in Sonoran
CAN-2295 Regal Horned Lizard - Shedding skin and burying itself to keep cool Arizona, USA Phrynosoma solare Camouflaged in desert rocks

African Elephant South Africa
CAN-1927 African ELEPHANT - playing piggyback in muddy water, Endangered species South Africa Loxodonta africana John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-866 Emperor penguin - warming chick on feet Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-865 Emperor penguin - chicks huddling for warmth Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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AUS-843 Emperor penguins - keeping chicks warm Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - warming chicks
AU-21-GR Emperor Penguin - warming chicks Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marine Iguanas - sunning themselves Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands
AU-1597 Marine Iguanas - sunning themselves on rocks Fernandina / Narborough Island, Galapagos Islands. Amblyrhynchus cristatus cristatus Endemic to the Galapagos Islands Auscape Please note that

Florida Redbelly Turtles basking on rock. Mostly diurnal. Inhabits fresh waters and mangrove-lined creeks
ASW-4493 Florida Red-belly / Redbelly Turtles basking on rock Weston, Florida, USA. Pseudemys (Chrysemys) nelsoni Alan J. S

Southern Rock Agama - Female basking on rock. Inhabits rocky outcrops in semi-desert to fynbos areas
ASW-4336 Southern Rock Agama - Female basking on rock. Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Agama atra Inhabits rocky outcrops in semi-desert to fynbos areas

Common Egg-eater Snake basking in roadway. Harmless species that feeds on birds eggs
ASW-4313 Common Egg-eating Snake basking in roadway Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Dasypeltis scabra Alan J. S

African Elephant - bathing Addo National Park South Africa
ASW-3839 African Elephant - bathing Addo National Park South Africa Loxodonta africana Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant - squirting mud Addo National Park, South Africa
ASW-3833 African Elephant - squirting mud Addo National Park, South Africa Loxodonta africana Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hippopotamus With Egret
WAT-4496 Hippopotamus - in mud with Egret Hippopotamus amphibius M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Impala - fawns seeking shadow of bush, Kruger national park, S. Africa
USH-2750 Impala - fawns seeking shadow of bush Kruger national park, S. Africa Aepyceros melampus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lapwing-parent bird sheltering two chicks by cold weather, Northumberland UK
USH-2153 Lapwing - parent bird sheltering two chicks from cold weather Northumberland UK Vanellus vanellus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Fox - In winter with winter coat. Sleeping curled up in snow
USH-1443 Arctic FOX - in winter with winter coat Sleeping curled up in snow Alopex lagopus Distribution: The Arctic, including Iceland and Spitzbergen. Also Scandinavia

Black-tailed Jackrabbit - the blood through the ears help the jackrabbit regulate its body temperature. Mh210
TOM-807 Black-tailed Jackrabbit - the blood through the ears help the jackrabbit regulate its body temperature California

Black-tailed jackrabbit - blood vessels in ears help keep jackrabbit cool, method of dissipating heat. Western USA
TOM-1489 Black-tailed jackrabbit - blood vessels in ears help keep jackrabbit cool, method of dissipating heat. Western USA

Mountain goat females with young lying on small snow patch. Pacific Northwest, summer. Mt
TOM-1102 Rocky Mountain Goat - Females with young lying on small snow patch. Pacific Northwest, USA. summer Oreamnos americanus Mt

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"Finding the Perfect Balance: Temperature Control in Nature's Kingdom" In a world where temperature reigns supreme, creatures of all shapes and sizes have developed ingenious ways to regulate their body heat. From the playful Border Terrier dogs sitting together, forming a cozy canine cluster, to the elegant Whippets posing on dunes with an air of grace and poise, these animals understand the importance of staying warm or cool. Even in South America's lush landscapes, we witness Capybara mothers carefully tending to their young ones, ensuring they stay comfortable amidst soaring temperatures. Meanwhile, Labrador dogs frolic through heather-covered fields, embracing nature's thermostat as they revel in its warmth. But it's not just about keeping warm; some animals know how to beat the heat too. The intelligent Border Collie dogs sit serenely on grassy patches while German Shepherds lie down together under shady trees—both breeds finding solace in cooler spots during scorching summer days. And then there are those who take sunbathing to another level—the mischievous Suricates or Meerkats bask in early morning rays across the Kalahari desert. With their tiny bodies absorbing gentle warmth from golden sunlight, they start their day energized and ready for adventure. Of course, our beloved Labradors make another appearance—yellow labs alongside chocolate and black counterparts—all united by their ability to adapt effortlessly to changing temperatures without losing an ounce of enthusiasm for life. Venturing back into South America’s wild wonders brings us face-to-face with adult male Capybaras cooling themselves down—a refreshing sight indeed. These magnificent creatures find respite near water sources as they dip into rivers or ponds with graceful ease. Moving away from land-dwelling species but still within nature’s realm is Machli—the majestic Tigress named after her royal Bengal heritage.