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Tusks Collection (#9)

"Tusks: Nature's Majestic Ivory" In the spotlight of the circus ring, a magnificent elephant gracefully balances on its hind legs

Background imageTusks Collection: Panorama of elephant walking through long grass

Panorama of elephant walking through long grass
Panorama of African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) in the savannah walking through long, golden grass that contrasts with the dark blue storm clouds behind

Background imageTusks Collection: A composite image of an hour glass of blood, surrounded by animals

A composite image of an hour glass of blood, surrounded by animals

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephant stands in grass beneath dark clouds

Elephant stands in grass beneath dark clouds
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) stands in grass beneath dark clouds, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Background imageTusks Collection: African elephant and calf walk through clearing, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

African elephant and calf walk through clearing, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and calf walk through clearing, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Background imageTusks Collection: African bush elephant stands in grass

African bush elephant stands in grass
Monochrome of African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) standing in grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Background imageTusks Collection: African bush elephant walks through long grass

African bush elephant walks through long grass
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) walks through long grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Background imageTusks Collection: African bush elephant stands in long grass

African bush elephant stands in long grass
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) stands in long grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Background imageTusks Collection: Mammoth. After A Work C. 1920

Mammoth. After A Work C. 1920
Mammoth. After A Work C.1920

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephant Eating Reeds On Riverbank

Elephant Eating Reeds On Riverbank

Background imageTusks Collection: The Chatham Elephant. From Fossil Remains 400, 000 Years Old Discovered In 1913 Near Chatham From

The Chatham Elephant. From Fossil Remains 400, 000 Years Old Discovered In 1913 Near Chatham From A Reconstruction Drawing By A

Background imageTusks Collection: Side view of African Elephant with lake in background

Side view of African Elephant with lake in background

Background imageTusks Collection: Herd of elephants cross the Zambezi River in line

Herd of elephants cross the Zambezi River in line

Background imageTusks Collection: Ethiopian Giant Forest Hog

Ethiopian Giant Forest Hog
The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), the only member of its genus, is native to wooded habitats in Africa and generally is considered the largest wild member of the pig family, Suidae

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephant and circus arriving on a New Year card

Elephant and circus arriving on a New Year card
A little boy on a donkey meets an elephant and circus arriving -- We know not what is coming in the New Year. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageTusks Collection: Poster, Indian Air Force jets with elephant

Poster, Indian Air Force jets with elephant
Poster, Indian Air Force jets (Folland Gnats) with elephant in the foreground, design by Laurence Fish, original artwork for a magazine advertisement. Date: circa 1950

Background imageTusks Collection: India - Tusked elephant, feeding (study of head), Gwalior

India - Tusked elephant, feeding (study of head), Gwalior
Black and white. Front portion of an elephant with trimmed tusks and open mouth. A man is standing beneath its mouth and feeding it plant material. A second man looks on from the background

Background imageTusks Collection: Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Background imageTusks Collection: Ivory - Vili Tribesmen - Elephant Hunters

Ivory - Vili Tribesmen - Elephant Hunters
Ivory trade in the Congo, Africa - Vili Tribesmen - Famed elephant Hunters. The photograph was taken by Robert Visser, a German merchant who managed Cacao and Coffee plantations. He took approx

Background imageTusks Collection: Walrus (odobenus rosmarus), side view

Walrus (odobenus rosmarus), side view

Background imageTusks Collection: Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), side view

Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), side view

Background imageTusks Collection: Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Close-up view of African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) tusk

Africa, Botswana, Chobe National Park, Close-up view of African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) tusk, trunk and mouth while feeding in Savuti Marsh

Background imageTusks Collection: Cambodian Elephant

Cambodian Elephant Date: circa 1904

Background imageTusks Collection: Large Ivory tusk from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Large Ivory tusk from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Large Ivory tusk, weighing over 200lbs from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTusks Collection: Prehistoric Reconstruction - Giant Warthog - height 7 ft - lengh 11 ft - weight 2000 lb - Great

Prehistoric Reconstruction - Giant Warthog - height 7 ft - lengh 11 ft - weight 2000 lb - Great Plains USA - Oligocene
KFO-1013 Prehistoric Reconstruction - Giant Warthog - height 7 ft - lengh 11 ft - weight 2000 lb Great Plains USA - Oligocene period Megachoerus latidens Kenneth W Fink contact details

Background imageTusks Collection: Mammoth museum, Siberia

Mammoth museum, Siberia
Mammoth museum, Khatanga, Siberia. This tunnel has been excavated out of the permafrost layer (the layer of permanently frozen soil). Mammoth tusks and bones (left) are seen along the tunnel wall

Background imageTusks Collection: African Elephant FL 738 Mother and child - Amboseli National Park

African Elephant FL 738 Mother and child - Amboseli National Park, Kenya Loxodonto africana © Ferrero-Labat
FL-738 AFRICAN ELEPHANT - mother and child Amboseli National Park, Kenya Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephants charging forward through water

Elephants charging forward through water
Elephants charge toward the viewer through a shallow pool. Illustration from Romance of Ivory story in pen & ink by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageTusks Collection: Walrus - On beach Svalbad, Spitzbergen

Walrus - On beach Svalbad, Spitzbergen
WAT-7415-m Walrus - on beach (background of image manipulated ) Svalbard, Spitzbergen Odobenus rosmarus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageTusks Collection: Mammoth Tusk - Cross section - North Yakutia - Russia - 25, 000 years old

Mammoth Tusk - Cross section - North Yakutia - Russia - 25, 000 years old
CAN-2488 Mammoth Tusk - Cross section North Yakutia - Russia - 25, 000 years old John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageTusks Collection: AFRICAN ELEPHANT - single, close-up of trunk

AFRICAN ELEPHANT - single, close-up of trunk
FL-2671 AFRICAN ELEPHANT - single, close-up of trunk Africa Loxodonta africana Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageTusks Collection: Wild elephant portrait, Botswana, Africa

Wild elephant portrait, Botswana, Africa

Background imageTusks Collection: Skull of an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus), side view

Skull of an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus), side view

Background imageTusks Collection: Lion. Moremi National Park. Botswana

Lion. Moremi National Park. Botswana

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephas maximus, bull indian elephant, front view of adult with unusually large tusks, trunk raised

Elephas maximus, bull indian elephant, front view of adult with unusually large tusks, trunk raised, taken in the Paris zoo

Background imageTusks Collection: An elephant covered in red dust blocks a track in Kenyas Tsavo West National Park

An elephant covered in red dust blocks a track in Kenyas Tsavo West National Park

Background imageTusks Collection: A male warthog feeding on grass in the Aberdare National Park

A male warthog feeding on grass in the Aberdare National Park

Background imageTusks Collection: Kenya, Chyulu Hills, Ol Donyo Wuas. A bull elephant with massive tusks browses in the bush

Kenya, Chyulu Hills, Ol Donyo Wuas. A bull elephant with massive tusks browses in the bush

Background imageTusks Collection: An elephant displays aggression on the banks of the Katuma River

An elephant displays aggression on the banks of the Katuma River
Tanzania, Katavi National Park. An elephant displays aggression on the banks of the Katuma River

Background imageTusks Collection: Walrus haul-out, Prins Karls Forland

Walrus haul-out, Prins Karls Forland. Photographed at midnight (June)

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephant by John Stevens tented camp

Elephant by John Stevens tented camp

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephant in early morning mist feeding on water hyacinths

Elephant in early morning mist feeding on water hyacinths

Background imageTusks Collection: Zimbabwe, Zambezi River

Zimbabwe, Zambezi River. Male elephants (Loxodonta africana) under stormy clouds on the bank of the Zambezi River. ZIM1240. Male elephant under stormy clouds on bank of Zambesi River. Zimabawe

Background imageTusks Collection: Male Elephant under stormy skies on bank of Zambezi River

Male Elephant under stormy skies on bank of Zambezi River. Zimbabwe

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephants drink from the channel outside camp

Elephants drink from the channel outside camp

Background imageTusks Collection: A herd of elephants drinking at a waterhole in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

A herd of elephants drinking at a waterhole in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya

Background imageTusks Collection: Elephants in Masai Mara Game Reserve

Elephants in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageTusks Collection: An elephant matriarch keeps a careful watch over her

An elephant matriarch keeps a careful watch over her baby in the Samburu National Game Reserve. The gestation period of elephants is twenty-two months with an interval between calves of four to nine

Background imageTusks Collection: A male warthog in Lake Nakuru National Park

A male warthog in Lake Nakuru National Park




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"Tusks: Nature's Majestic Ivory" In the spotlight of the circus ring, a magnificent elephant gracefully balances on its hind legs, showcasing its impressive tusks to an awe-struck audience. A tender moment unfolds in the Masai Mara National Reserve as a mother warthog lovingly nuzzles her adorable baby, their tiny tusks just starting to emerge. The ground trembles as a mighty herd of elephants marches through the African savannah, their majestic tusks gleaming under the golden sun. In the arid desert of southwest Arizona, collared peccaries gather in a tight-knit family group, their curved tusks serving both as weapons and tools for survival. Transported back in time, we witness a prehistoric scene where a woolly mammoth roams with its enormous curved tusks that once dominated ancient landscapes. With mouth wide open and powerful ivory canines exposed, a massive walrus asserts dominance over his territory in icy Arctic waters. Deep within Canadian Arctic waters swims an enigmatic narwhal - known as "the unicorn of the sea" - proudly displaying its long spiraled tusk that captivates all who behold it. Neanderthal mankind emerges from history's depths; these early humans utilized sturdy tusks for hunting and crafting essential tools that shaped our civilization's foundation. Across Katavi National Park, an agile warthog sprints with tail held high like a flagpole – its sharp upward-curving tusks ready to defend against any threat lurking nearby. Etosha National Park comes alive with trumpeting calls as African elephants roam freely across vast plains adorned with lush greenery – their imposing ivory pillars symbolizing strength and wisdom. Three African elephants march side by side along the tranquil riverbank; their synchronized steps echo harmony while their formidable ivory tusks silently command respect.