Trunk Collection (#100)

Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) standing and fallen trunks in forest habitat, Rockefeller Grove, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Avenue of the Giants, North California, U.S.A. February

White Poplar (Populus alba) close-up of trunk, with Common Ivy (Hedera helix), Dordogne, France, November

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest habitat with heather ground layer, Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, February

Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) close-up of trunk and branches, Cuba, November

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) trunk, growing on riverbank beside fast-flowing river, upper River Severn, near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales, October

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) habit, Dorest, England, October

Cork Oak (Quercus suber) close-up of trunk, with harvested bark, growing in managed forest on basalt plateau, Giara di Gesturi, Sardinia, Italy, April

Common Oak (Quercus robur) trunk and branches, growing in meadow at edge of village, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, May

Common Oak (Quercus robur) Son of Royal Oak, storm damaged descendant of original Royal Oak where King Charles II hid when fleeing from Oliver Cromwells parliamentary troops, Boscobel House

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of trunk, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) close-up of trunk, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, September

Common Ivy (Hedera helix) leaves and stems, growing on Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trunk in woodland, West Yorkshire, England, February

Lichen covered tree trunks in coniferous forest habitat, Aviemore, Cairngorms N. P
Lichen covered tree trunks in coniferous forest habitat, Aviemore, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, June

View through Pine Forest of tree trunks and ground covered in lichens, Sweden

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) adult pair, at entrance to nesthole in dead tree, Victoria, Australia, November

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, perched against pine trunk, England, August (captive)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, feeding on Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) prey, perched in hollow tree trunk, England, August (captive)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, with Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) prey in talons, perched in hollow tree trunk, England, August (captive)

Orion (Historis odius) adult, drinking moisture from tree trunk, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Lantern Bug (Pyrops whiteheadi) adult, resting on tree trunk, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Mozambique Forest Treefrog (Leptopelis mossambicus) adult, resting on tree trunk, Kafue N. P. Zambia, September
Mozambique Forest Treefrog (Leptopelis mossambicus) adult, resting on tree trunk, Kafue N.P. Zambia, September

Richards Anole (Anolis richardii) introduced species, adult, resting on tree trunk, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, May

Frilled Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) adult, close-up of head, camouflaged, resting on tree trunk, Queensland, Australia, November

Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) adult, clinging to tree trunk, La Belen, Camaguey Province, Cuba, March

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U. S. A
Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult, sniffing tree trunk to detect other wolves scent markings, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Eurasian Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) two adults, silhouetted whilst climbing tree trunk, Kielder Forest, Northumberland, England, May

Horse, heavy horse, adult, used for forestry work, collecting logs in woodland, Staffordshire, England, May

Horse, feeding damage, bark bitten tree trunk at edge of pasture, Chipping, Lancashire, England, February

Two African elephant (Loxodonta africana) playing, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag and hind, silhouetted amongst tree trunks in coniferous forest habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, October

Antillean Piculet (Nesoctites micromegas micromegas) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Bahoruco Mountains N. P
Antillean Piculet (Nesoctites micromegas micromegas) adult female, clinging to tree trunk, Bahoruco Mountains N.P. Dominican Republic, January

Fernandinas Flicker (Colaptes fernandinae) adult female, looking out of nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Cuban Screech-owl (Gymnoglaux lawrencii exsul) adult, looking out from nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) mature buck, feeding, stripping tree bark in snow covered woodland during snowfall, Kent, England, January

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) adult male, at nesthole in dead Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) trunk, Utah, U.S.A. May

Neglected Nuthatch (Sitta neglecta) adult, clinging to tree trunk, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N. P
Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of trunk and branches with lichens, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

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"The Trunk: A Symbol of Life, Strength, and Connection" In Norse mythology, the mighty Yggdrasil stands tall as the Tree of Life, its sprawling branches reaching towards the heavens. Just like this ancient tree, a baby elephant named Kenya discovers the power within its trunk – a remarkable appendage that serves as an extension of life itself. In the heartwarming image captured in Africa's wilderness, two African elephant calves playfully intertwine their trunks. Their innocent gesture reminds us of the deep bonds formed within these majestic creatures' families. As we journey along the railway sleeper tracks of nature's wonders, we stumble upon a baby elephant at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage. With eyes full of curiosity and wonderment, it learns to use its trunk under loving care - a skill that will shape its survival in years to come. The mention of mammoths takes us back to prehistoric times when these colossal creatures roamed our planet. Their enormous trunks enabled them to forage for food and communicate with one another across vast distances. Picture No. 10899992 captures an awe-inspiring moment where an African Bull Elephant proudly displays his magnificent tusks and powerful trunk, and is through this very tool that he can assert his dominance while also nurturing his young ones with tender affection. Amidst tranquil landscapes adorned by silver birch tree trunks stands Any Girl from Anywhere by S. Van Abbe - reminding us that strength knows no boundaries or limitations; it resides within each individual regardless of gender or station in life. But let us not forget how even seemingly mundane objects can be transformed into tools for survival. An electric chainsaw hums through dense forests as humans harness technology to tame nature's wildness – yet they remain humbled by elephants who effortlessly break off branches using their trunks alone. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe where an African elephant named TOM 583 feeds on tree branches.