Semi Aquatic Collection

Page 241. The Seal, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670106 Page 241. The Seal, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Coypu c. 1900 (colour litho)
1776287 Coypu c.1900 (colour litho) by Brehm, Alfred (1829-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coypu (Myocastor coypus), also known as the river rat or nutria, is a large, herbivorous

Portrait of a northern river otter looking up from the icy water, YNP, USA
Portrait of a northern river otter (Lutra canadensis) lying on the ice looking up from the icy water; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Saltwater crocodile opens its jaws as emerges from the Hunter River, The Kimberley, Australia
A saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) opens its jaws as it erupts out of the Hunter River, part of the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Water Vole - UK
DAC-513 Water Vole UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

False water cobra (Hydrodynastes gigas), semi-aquatic snake

Castor. Engraving, 1841

Africa, Tanznia, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, in Moru Kopjes, Hippopotamus
Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, in Moru Kopjes, Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, grazing

Africa, Kenya, Msai Mara. Hippos resting on the banks of the Mara River

Eurasian Beaver (castor fiber) sitting on ground gnawing away at tree trunk, side view

Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta) with olive green carapace, black head and spotted red limbs, hight angle view

Illustration of Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), a semi-aquatic turtle resting on tree trunk on riverbank

Eastern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve
Eastern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus), The Orianne Indigo Snake Preserve, Telfair County, Georgia, USA

Black-bellied Salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus) CAPTIVE North Georgia
Black-bellied Salamander (Desmognathus quadramaculatus), Captive. North Georgia, USA

European Pond Terrapin (Emys orbicularis) Cistudes warning sign beside road, Parc Naturel Regional de la Brenne, Indre, Berry, France, September

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) adult, feeding, standing on rusty wheel in water, Kent, England, October

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) adult, standing at edge of water, Kent, England, November

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) adult, swimming, Kent, England, September

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) adult, emerging from drainage pipe, Kent, England, December

American Mink (Neovison vison) adult, standing on shoreline, Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada, August

Hunting Walrus. Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus), large semi-aquatic mammal native to Arctic regions was hunted for its flesh, hide and its ivory tusks

Hampshire Purslane (Ludwigia palustris) close-up of flowers, growing in pond, New Forest, Hampshire, England, July

Mustela vison (American mink). Family Mustelidae

Amblonyx cinereus or Aonyx cinerea (Oriental short-clawed otter, clawless otter) Family Mustelidae

Water measurer (Hydrometra stagnorum), walking on pond surface, side view

African helmeted turtle or Marsh terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa)

South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, St Lucia Estuary, group of Hippopotamus basking in the water

Side view of a Capybara with another standing behind it

Pygmy hippo grazing

Pygmy hippo swimming, profile

Viperine water snake, artwork C016 / 3168
Viperine water snake (Natrix maura), artwork. This nonvenomous semi-aquatic snake is found in southwestern Europe and northwestern Africa

European water vole, 19th century artwork C013 / 6416
European water vole (Arvicola amphibius). Plate 206 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Water vole hair, SEM
Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly A. terrestris) hair. This rodent is a semi-aquatic mammal and is often called a water rat although unlike rats their tails

European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-151 European / Northern Water Vole - along canal bank with reflection in early morning light Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal

Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe - UK
DAC-1278 Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March - Cromford - Derbyshire
GUY-150 European / Northern Water Vole - coming out of a hole in brick work along canal bank - March Cromford - Derbyshire - England Arvicola amphibius Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for

Water Vole - in reeds by water - UK
DAC-1282 Water Vole - in reeds by water UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix)

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) adult, close-up of head, in short grass, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, May

Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) immature, close-up of head and front legs, Gambia, february

Water Vole - UK
DAC-512 Water Vole UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Water Vole - feeding by water - Staffordshire UK 13206
BB-2487 Water Vole - feeding by water Staffordshire UK Arvicola amphibius Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Vole - Feeding on river bank - Sussex - UK MA002347
COS-4201 Water Vole - Feeding on river bank Sussex - UK Arvicola terrestris Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

South America, Guyana
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). Rainforest, Rewa River, Iwokrama Reserve, Guyana

Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) Iwokrama Forest Reserve, Guyana

Hippopotomus with wide open mouth creating mighty splash in the water hole

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"Exploring the World of Semi-Aquatic Creatures: From Curious Otters to Mighty Hippos" Dive into the fascinating world of semi-aquatic animals, where land and water intertwine to create unique habitats. In 2003, a curious otter caught our attention with its playful antics, leaving us in awe of its adaptability. (Curious Otter, 2003 - w/c on paper) Turning back the pages of time to 1810-17, we discover "The Seal, " an exquisite watercolor and manuscript text capturing the grace and beauty of these marine creatures. (Page 241. The Seal, 1810-17 - w/c & manuscript text) Transporting us to another era is a color lithograph from c. 1900 showcasing the Coypu's elegance as it navigates through aquatic landscapes effortlessly. (Coypu c. 1900 - colour litho) Meet Castor, a symbol of industriousness and ingenuity found across various continents throughout history. These Eurasian Beavers have left their mark on countless ecosystems worldwide. Venturing into Africa's breathtaking wilderness reveals mesmerizing scenes like no other – from hippos basking lazily under Tanzania's Serengeti National Park sunsets to those resting along Kenya's Mara River banks. (Africa, Tanznia. . Hippopotamus) (Africa, Kenya. . Hippos resting on the banks. . ) In North America's Yellowstone National Park resides a portrait that captures the essence of a northern river otter peering curiously above icy waters – reminding us that even in harsh conditions resilience thrives. (Portrait of a northern river otter looking up. . ) Journeying Down Under brings us face-to-face with nature's apex predator – witness as a saltwater crocodile emerges from Australia's Hunter River jaws wide open in all its formidable glory. (Saltwater crocodile opens its jaws. .