Mammalia Collection

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), two curled up asleep in drey inside nest box. Nest of lichen and Pine needles. Highlands, Scotland, UK. Medium repro only

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, near Hout Bay, South Africa

Coast at Claddaghduff with Omey Island, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Pioneer fossil collector of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Oil painting by an unknown artist, before 1842. Golden Cap is visible in the background. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in sand dunes, Namibia. Finalist in the Mammals Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2015

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playing with the leg of an impala, trying to drag it in three different directions. Mkuze, South Africa

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on Champ Island glacier above the sea, Franz Josef Land, Russian Arctic. Highly commended in Animals in their Environment Category of the Wildlife Photographer of

Black Aberdeen Angus calf suckling, with cow, Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Scottish Highland cattle -Bos primigenius f. taurus- calf, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hominid crania
L to R: Australopithecus africanus; Homo rudolfensis; H.erectus; H. heildebergensis; H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens. Arranged in chronological order these specimens (casts)

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A cast of the partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on an iceberg, Baffin Bay, Canada. September

RF - Dapple grey Arabian stallion running in desert dunes near Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus), in winter coat portrait, Svalbard, Norway, April

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer), young individual walking, Nambia. Captive, rescued individual

Black Labrador Retriever dog, male, Germany

Pterodactyls considered as marsupial bats
Pterodactylus crassirostris above P. brevirostris. Plate from Note on the Pterodactyle Tribe... Paper in The Zoologist, Vol 1, 1843 by Edward Newman

Killer Whales / Orcas (Orcinus orca)
Killer whales / Orcas (Orcinus orca) large pod including calf traveling together while foraging on large schools of Herring (Clupea harengus) in the cold waters of northern Norway, January

Wet black Labrador Retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris) at the dog beach, male, domestic dog

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) portrait with ears back. Captive

American bison (Bison bison) female covered in hoar frost near hot spring, portrait. Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, USA. February

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) female with cub riding on back, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA, August

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male feeding on a seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), accompanied by a young Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) on beach, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina

Herd of American bison (Bison bison) in snow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Yellowstone, January

Black and white view of Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) herd, Etosha National Park, Kunene, Namibia

Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) (Lucy)
A partial skeleton (nicknamed Lucy) of Australopithecus afarensis found at the Hadar, North East Ethiopia in 1974 by Donald Johanson

Greyhound design
Drawing 26 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Ground sloth droppings or coprolite
Ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii) fossilised droppings or coprolite, 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, Chile

RF - Lion (Panthera leo) head portrait at night, Zimanga private game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Grey Andalusian mare running in snow, Berthoud, Colorado, USA. January

Giant pangolin (Manis gigantea) walking along ground, Tanzania

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag in the snow, Scotland, March

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) vixen in front of Clifton Suspension Bridge at night. Avon Gorge, Bristol, UK. March 2016

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) poking its head up over a wall. Bristol, UK, August

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Zebra-drawn trap of Lord Walter Rothschild
Rothschild broke in and trained several zebras to pull a trap, which he memorably used to visit Buckingham Palace in 1898 Date: 1898

Sika deer, Spotted Deer or Japanese Deer (Cervus nippon), stag

Sheep pasture, Glencolumbcille, or Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland, Europe

Shetland Pony, skewbald horse, galloping across a meadow

Ballyregan Bob, greyhound
Photograph of Ballyregan Bob, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playing, Vosges, France, May

Wild Jaguar (Panthera onca), Endangered, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) standing on a wall at night. Bristol, UK, September. Nominated in the Melvita Nature Images Awards competition 2014

Orca whales (Orcinus orca) pod surfacing together, Shetland, Scotland, UK. April

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"Mammalia: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Wonder" From the intricate sensory homunculus mapping our bodies to the groundbreaking discoveries of Mary Anning, mammals have captivated us for centuries. In the wild, African wild dog juveniles engage in playful antics as they attempt to conquer an impala's leg, showcasing their boundless energy and social nature. Venturing into Namibia's sand dunes, we encounter the majestic gemsbok gracefully navigating its sandy domain. Its elegant presence reminds us of the resilience and adaptability that define mammalian species across the globe. In Caithness, Scotland, a Black Aberdeen Angus calf finds comfort in suckling from its nurturing mother. This tender moment exemplifies the strong maternal bonds that exist within mammalian societies. Delving into our evolutionary history, hominid crania shed light on our ancient ancestors' journey towards becoming Homo sapiens. The Australopithecus afarensis specimen known as Lucy stands as a remarkable testament to human evolution. Roaming atop Champ Island glacier above frigid waters lies a solitary polar bear. With each step it takes, this magnificent creature embodies both power and vulnerability against a rapidly changing climate. In Nambia's vast landscapes, an adorable young aardvark strolls along with curiosity etched in its every movement. This nocturnal wonder showcases how mammals have adapted to thrive in diverse environments around the world. The motor homunculus reveals how intricately connected our brains are to every movement we make - reminding us of just how extraordinary mammalian physiology truly is. Underneath tranquil seagrass meadows resides a male dugong indulging in his favorite meal - Halophila stipulacea. As these gentle giants graze upon marine vegetation, they remind us of the interconnectedness between land and sea ecosystems that mammals play crucial roles in maintaining. Lastly, we witness awe-inspiring killer whales or Orcas gliding through the ocean's depths.