Temperature Control Collection (#7)

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

Little Blue Heron - At nest with eggs, Louisianna, North America Southeastern U. S. _TPL4734
TOM-1064 Little Blue Heron - at nest, turning eggs Louisianna, North America. Southeastern USA Egretta caerulea Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harbor Seals - basking on rocks at low tide with Sea Stars / Starfish and Green Anemone). Oregon, Pacific Northwest
TOM-1044 Common / Harbour Seal - basking on rocks at low tide with Sea Stars / Starfish and Green Anemone. Oregon, Pacific Northwest. Summer

Greater Roadrunner - sunbathing in winter sunshine New Mexico, USA
ROG-12029 Greater Roadrunner - sunbathing in winter sunshine New Mexico, USA. Geococcyx californianus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brazilian Tapir Amazonia, Brazil
NG-876 Lowland TAPIR - leaving forest creek Amazonia, Brazil, South America Tapirus terrestris Also known as Brazilian / Amazonian / South American Tapir

Hippopotamus herd crowded into pool at end of dry season Luangwa National Park Zambia Africa
MAB-721 Hippopotamus herd crowded into pool at end of dry season Luangwa National Park Hippopotamus amphibius Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hippopotamus Eyes showing just above water
LA-1048 Hippopotamus Eyes showing just above water Hippopotamus amphibius Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Royal Bengal Tiger in the river Ramganga, Corbett National Park, India
JR-833 Royal Bengal Tiger - in the river Ramganga Corbett National Park, India Panthera tigris Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Royal Bengal / Indian Tiger - in jungle pond Bandhavgarh National Park, India
JR-618 Royal Bengal / Indian Tiger - in jungle pond Bandhavgarh National Park, India Panthera tigris Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tasmanian Devil - absorbing warmth from winter sun
HB-3266 Tasmanian Devil - absorbing warmth from winter sun. Sarcophilus harrisii Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Avocet - Turning eggs - Marshside RSPB reservs Southport - Lancashire - England
GET-1417 Avocet - Turning eggs Marshside RSPB reserve Southport - Lancashire - England Recurvirostra avosetta Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lion Females sleeping before night hunting, Maasai
FL-2641 LION - Females sleeping before night hunting Maasai Mara, Africa Panthera leo Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

South American Sealion - Cooling down in the surf. Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina
FG-eb-394 South American Sealion - Cooling down in the surf. Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina Otaria flavescens Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Southern Elephant Seal colony - Females and pups. Atlantic coast of the Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina
FG-dz-850 Southern Elephant Seal colony - Females and pups. Atlantic coast of the Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina Mirounga leonina Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal

Water Buffalo with Cattle Egret on back Photographed at Carambolim Lake, Goa, India, Asia
DH-3543 Water Buffalo with Cattle Egret on back Carambolim Lake, Goa, India, Asia. Bubulcus ibis Latin of Cattle egret also Ardea ibis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Maned Wolf An endangered South American mammal. The large ears serve as heat radiators as well as sound detectors
DH-3533 Maned Wolf An endangered South American mammal. The large ears serve as heat radiators as well as sound detectors

Cape Ground Squirrel Botswana, Africa
CRH-216 GROUND SQUIRREL - Shading body with tail On two legs, eating. Botswana Xerus inaurus Chris Harvey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Geoffroy's Cat / Ocelot - salinarum subspecies Bolivia to Patagonia, South America
CMB-289 Geoffroy's Cat / Ocelot - salinarum subspecies Bolivia to Patagonia, South America Felis (oncifelis) geoffroyi sali Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display

Banded Mongooses - sunbathing Mungos Mungo, Botswana, Africa
CH-4226 Banded Mongooses - sunbathing Mungos Mungo, Botswana, Africa Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tiger - Female resting in water Ranthambhore NP, Rajasthan, India
CB-206 Tiger - Female resting in water Ranthambhore NP, Rajasthan, India Panthera tigris Alternative spellings: Ranthambhor / Ranthambore / Ranthambor Chris Brunskill Please note that prints are for

Tiger - Female resting in pool Ranthambhore NP, Rajasthan, India
CB-189 Tiger - Female resting in pool Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India Panthera tigris Alternative spellings: Ranthambhor / Ranthambore / Ranthambor Chris Brunskill Please note that

Tiger family - Mother and three 15 month-old cubs Ranthambhore NP, Rajasthan, India
CB-178 Tiger family - Mother and three 15 month-old cubs Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India Panthera tigris Alternative spellings

Cormorant - Panting UK
CAN-814 CORMORANT - Pants with beak open. UK Phalacrocorax carbo John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Roadrunner - sunbathing -Warming itself by erecting feathers to allow sun to strike directly on black skin
CAN-3468 Greater Roadrunner - sunbathing Arizona USA. Geococcyx californianus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Roadrunner - Warming itself by erecting feathers to allow sun to strike directly on black skin
CAN-3368 Greater Roadrunner - Warming itself by erecting feathers to allow sun to strike directly on black skin Arizona USA Geococcyx californianus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for

Eastern grey Kangaroo Licking forearm for evaporative cooling, with joey in pouch. Queensland, Australia
CAN-2010 Eastern Grey KANGAROO - licking forearm for evaporative cooling, joey in pouch Queensland, Australia Macropus giganteus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display

Springbok resting in shade at noon. Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
ASW-4612 Springbok - resting in shade at noon Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Antidorcas marsupialis Alan J. S

Smith's Red Rock Rabbit resting up amongst boulders during day. Inhabits rocky habitats
ASW-4611 Smith's Red Rock Rabbit - resting up amongst boulders during day Valley of Desolation, Camdeboo National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Pronolagus rupestris Inhabits rocky habitats

Blue wildebeest / Common wildebeest / Brindled Gnu / White-bearded wildebeest - herd resting in shade of camelthorn at
ASW-4392 Blue wildebeest / Common wildebeest / Brindled Gnu / White-bearded wildebeest - herd resting in shade of camelthorn at midday Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Herd of springbok resting in shade at midday. Wide habitat tolerance, inhabiting savanna to desert
ASW-4386 Herd of springbok resting in shade at midday. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Antidorcas marsupialis Alan J. S

Ground squirrrel offloading body heat through belly by lying on cool sand in shade
ASW-4374 Ground squirrrel offloading body heat through belly by lying on cool sand in shade Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Xerus inauris Alan J. S

White Rhinoceros - wallowing in mud
ASW-3554 White Rhinoceros - wallowing in mud Ceratotherium simum Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ostrich - adult legs & four chicks sheltering in the adults shade
WAT-9949 OSTRICH - Adult legs and four chicks sheltering in the adult's shade Struthio camelus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

White Stork - at nest turning eggs. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain
WAT-12197 White Stork - at nest turning eggs. Caceres - Extramadura - Spain Ciconia ciconia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

European Starling - in snow - fluffed up against cold. Alsace - France
WAT-10176 European Starling - in snow - fluffed up against cold Alsace - France Sturnus vulgaris M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Heron Juvenile sunning itself. Kruger National Park, South Africa
VAN-48 Purple HERON - juvenile, sunning itself Krugar National Park, South Africa Ardea purpurea Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wryneck - on lawn suuning itself
USH-922 WRYNECK - On lawn sunning itself Jynx torquilla Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.