Threats Collection (#4)

Digital illustration of tumour in lymph node

Sequence of digital illustrations showing threat postures of Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)

Digital illustration of blood vessel wall rupturing, primary tumour expanding, cells rupturing walls of blood vessels, enabling cancerous cells to detach and spread via blood flow

Digital illustration showing temporary cell damage to genes on chromosomes caused by an attacking carcinogen

Illustration of shark dorsal fin, close-up

Illustration of commercial airplane flying above hurricane

Illustration of areas inhabited by wild birds and put in danger by humans and other animals

Illustration of a young Eleanoras falcon (Falco eleonorae) perched on a rock with migratory birds flying nearby

Illustration of scorpion

Illustration of a Spitting cobra (Naja sp. ) squirting jets of poison towards a small mammal
Illustration of a Spitting cobra (Naja sp.) squirting jets of poison towards a small mammal

Old rusty cannons at El Morro fortress
17th century cannons and the lighthouse of the fortress Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, known as El Morro, in Havana

Threatening pose of a Spiny Devil Bush cricket -Panacanthus cuspidatus-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, female, threatening, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Canada Goose -Branta canadensis- displaying threatening behavior, Naturpark Arnsberger Wald, Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Four-lined Snake -Elaphe quatorlineata- in a defensive position, Lake Kerkini area, Central Macedonia, Greece

Comet hurtling towards Earth, 3D illustration

Hippo -Hippopotamus amphibius- displaying threatening gesture, Serengeti, Tanzania

Brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), Montana, USA
Other common name: Grizzly bear. Sometimes classified as sub-species Ursus arctos horribilis. Native to Northwest America, Alaska, Canada and Russia, isolated populations in Europe

Predatory fish chasing smaller fish (Digital)

Juvenile hawksbill sea turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata, found near the shore of Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, Australia

Whitgift Almshouses
19th September 1919: The Whitgift Almshouses at the corner of Drummond Road and George Street in Croydon and under threat of demolition from the Croydon Corporations road-widening schemes

Whitgift Almshouses
19th September 1919: The Whitgift Almshouses at the corner of Drummond Road and George Street in Croydon and under threat of demolition from the Croydon Corporations road-widening schemes

La Vache Enragee - The Enraged Cow

Two ravens in the field

Jury Nobbling
A humorous cartoon showing a courtroom scene, in which a defendant threatens the members of a jury, circa 1800. The caption reads: Gentlemen of the jury

Antique illustration of argument between Italian women in a street of Venice (drawing from Alexandre Brun from the painting by Remigius Adrianus Haanen or Remigius (Remy) van Haanen

King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) adult, rear view, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Javan Spitting Cobra (Naja sputatrix) juvenile, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Australian Crocodile
Crocodile head surfacing in green pond growth

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, displaying in threat posture on lake, Wolsey Centre, Staffordshire, England, June

Simplicissimus, November 1913. Cartoon depicting the Zabern Affair: The Alsatian Bogeyman. Germany annexed Alsace-Lorraine in 1871

Devils Coach-horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) adult, with abdomen raised in defensive posture, Castilla y Leon, Spain, October

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"Unseen Threats: Nature's Deceiving Facade" As the African Wild Dog pack passes by, a large African elephant stands tall, unaware of the hidden danger lurking in the shadows. Amidst storm clouds and sunshine, a Bottlenose dolphin playfully dances in the waves of an oil tanker, oblivious to the potential threats it carries. Silhouetted against shimmering water, a Barn Swallow gracefully hawks for insects, unaware of any dangers that may lie beneath its serene surroundings. Killer Whales spy-hop to observe a Weddell Seal with curiosity and intrigue; little do they know that their presence alone poses a significant threat to this unsuspecting prey. With its net-casting web held between its legs, an Ogre faced spider patiently waits for its next victim while blending seamlessly into the thorn bush above deHoop Vlei. In Middle Elbe's tranquil waters, a young male Kingfisher displays threatening behavior towards any intruders who dare encroach upon his territory. Robert the Bruce once said, "In my kingdom lies both beauty and peril, " reminding us that even amidst regal landscapes there are hidden threats waiting to be discovered. Storm clouds loom ominously over Kansas as sunlight breaks through; nature's contrasting forces serve as reminders that danger can arise when least expected in America's heartland. A portrait captures the intricate details of a Common Wasp - seemingly harmless yet capable of delivering painful stings - showcasing how appearances can deceive our perception of threat levels. An illustration depicts the majestic King Cobra with its hood flared; this venomous serpent symbolizes nature's ultimate warning sign - beware or face dire consequences. Amidst captivating images and concepts from around the world, these hints remind us that threats come in various forms – some visible while others remain concealed within nature’s intricate tapestry.