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Threats Collection (#5)

"Unseen Threats: Nature's Deceiving Facade" As the African Wild Dog pack passes by, a large African elephant stands tall

Background imageThreats Collection: La Vache Enragee - The Enraged Cow

La Vache Enragee - The Enraged Cow

Background imageThreats Collection: Two ravens in the field

Two ravens in the field

Background imageThreats Collection: Jury Nobbling

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Antique illustration of argument between Italian women

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

Background imageThreats Collection: King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) adult, rear view, rearing up with hood flattened in threat

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Javan Spitting Cobra (Naja sputatrix) juvenile, rearing up with hood flattened in threat display

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Australian Crocodile

Australian Crocodile
Crocodile head surfacing in green pond growth

Background imageThreats Collection: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, displaying in threat posture on lake, Wolsey Centre, Staffordshire

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Simplicissimus, November 1913. Cartoon depicting the Zabern Affair: The Alsatian Bogeyman

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Devils Coach-horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) adult, with abdomen raised in defensive posture

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

Background imageThreats Collection: Bullets and brass casings

Bullets and brass casings

Background imageThreats Collection: Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), drawing

Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), drawing
Medicine - Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). Drawing

Background imageThreats Collection: Digital illustration of man spraying aggressive bear with pepper spray

Digital illustration of man spraying aggressive bear with pepper spray

Background imageThreats Collection: Adult cat hissing as fearless tabby and white kitten

Adult cat hissing as fearless tabby and white kitten

Background imageThreats Collection: Model of Funnel web spider (Hadronyche sp. ) ready to attack

Model of Funnel web spider (Hadronyche sp. ) ready to attack
Model of Funnel web spider (Hadronyche sp.) ready to attack

Background imageThreats Collection: Aggressive German Shepherd dog rearing up and barking behind white picket fence, front view

Aggressive German Shepherd dog rearing up and barking behind white picket fence, front view

Background imageThreats Collection: Head of Burmese python (Python molurus), hissing, close-up, side view

Head of Burmese python (Python molurus), hissing, close-up, side view

Background imageThreats Collection: Tropical Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) showing its forked tongue, close up

Tropical Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) showing its forked tongue, close up

Background imageThreats Collection: Thai Monoculate Cobra (Naja kaouthia) showing its hood

Thai Monoculate Cobra (Naja kaouthia) showing its hood

Background imageThreats Collection: Bobcat (Felis rufus) with mouth open, close-up

Bobcat (Felis rufus) with mouth open, close-up

Background imageThreats Collection: Calabar ground boa (Calabaria reinhardtii) curled up in defensive posture

Calabar ground boa (Calabaria reinhardtii) curled up in defensive posture

Background imageThreats Collection: Crotalus viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake), curled up

Crotalus viridis (Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake), curled up

Background imageThreats Collection: A serval cat (Felis serval) showing its teeth

A serval cat (Felis serval) showing its teeth

Background imageThreats Collection: Small mongrel dog aggressively tugging on lead

Small mongrel dog aggressively tugging on lead

Background imageThreats Collection: Malagasy giant hognose snake (Leioheterodon madagascariensis), hissing, high angle view

Malagasy giant hognose snake (Leioheterodon madagascariensis), hissing, high angle view

Background imageThreats Collection: Mongrel dog wearing muzzle

Mongrel dog wearing muzzle

Background imageThreats Collection: South Africa, Cape, False Bay, school of fish swimming underwater, with larger fish inbetween

South Africa, Cape, False Bay, school of fish swimming underwater, with larger fish inbetween

Background imageThreats Collection: A male ginger and white cat standing near a tortoiseshell cat and her kittens

A male ginger and white cat standing near a tortoiseshell cat and her kittens

Background imageThreats Collection: Ginger kitten watching a frog

Ginger kitten watching a frog

Background imageThreats Collection: Non-pedigree grey and brown tabby cat growling

Non-pedigree grey and brown tabby cat growling

Background imageThreats Collection: Dog (Canis familiaris) barking, front view

Dog (Canis familiaris) barking, front view

Background imageThreats Collection: Imperial Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) with its claws held apart, high angle view

Imperial Scorpion (Pandinus imperator) with its claws held apart, high angle view

Background imageThreats Collection: A tortoiseshell Domestic Cat (Felis catus) hissing at a another, front view

A tortoiseshell Domestic Cat (Felis catus) hissing at a another, front view

Background imageThreats Collection: Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), head raised

Egyptian cobra (Naja haje), head raised

Background imageThreats Collection: A sitting ginger and white Cat (Felis catus) hissing, front view

A sitting ginger and white Cat (Felis catus) hissing, front view

Background imageThreats Collection: One cat attacking another one

One cat attacking another one

Background imageThreats Collection: Geoffroys Cat (Oncifelis geoffroyiI) growling, side view

Geoffroys Cat (Oncifelis geoffroyiI) growling, side view

Background imageThreats Collection: Head of Mexican king snake (Lampropeltis mexicana) with its tongue out, side view

Head of Mexican king snake (Lampropeltis mexicana) with its tongue out, side view

Background imageThreats Collection: Burmese cat protecting her two kittens by hissing and baring her teeth at a male cat

Burmese cat protecting her two kittens by hissing and baring her teeth at a male cat, kittens sheltering behind her

Background imageThreats Collection: Frightened cat crouching with body close to ground

Frightened cat crouching with body close to ground

Background imageThreats Collection: Mexican red-rumped tarantula (Brachypelma vagans), a black spider, rearing up, front view

Mexican red-rumped tarantula (Brachypelma vagans), a black spider, rearing up, front view

Background imageThreats Collection: Californian mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata), hissing, high angle view

Californian mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata), hissing, high angle view

Background imageThreats Collection: Coral exposed during low tide at Andrott Island, Lakshadweep Islands, India, Indian Ocean, Asia

Coral exposed during low tide at Andrott Island, Lakshadweep Islands, India, Indian Ocean, Asia

Background imageThreats Collection: Dancers doing the traditional Moreska sword dance, in Korcula, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Dancers doing the traditional Moreska sword dance, in Korcula, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

Background imageThreats Collection: Japan makes Russia disgorge her brave threats of days before

Japan makes Russia disgorge her brave threats of days before

Background imageThreats Collection: Eurasian Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) adult, in threat display at nest towards approaching

Eurasian Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) adult, in threat display at nest towards approaching Adder (Vipera berus) on heathland, North Norfolk, England, may




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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.