Amphibious Carnivora Collection

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of Pernetty, Otaria pernettii). Falkland Islands
FLO4989140 South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of Pernetty, Otaria pernettii). Falkland Islands. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea)
FLO4989122 Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Ringed seal, Phoca hispida (Rough or fetid seal of Northern Seas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989207 Ringed seal, Phoca hispida (Rough or fetid seal of Northern Seas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious

Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989192 Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede
FLO4989187 Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Hare of the Sea of the Russians, Phoca leporina)
FLO4989215 Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Hare of the Sea of the Russians, Phoca leporina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989205 Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's

Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989132 Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered
FLO4989113 Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier
FLO4989174 Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica)
FLO4989163 South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica). From a specimen in the Royal Edinburgh Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup
FLO4989144 Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989141 Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata. Vulnerable. (Crested seal, Greenland Seas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989126 Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata. Vulnerable. (Crested seal, Greenland Seas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas
FLO4989120 Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Walrus or sea-horse, Odobenus rosmarus. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989088 Walrus or sea-horse, Odobenus rosmarus. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. Vulnerable. (Manatu of the West Indies)
FLO4989193 West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. Vulnerable. (Manatu of the West Indies, Manatus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Harp seal with pup, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Ocean seal of Lepechin, Phoca oceanica). Greenland seas
FLO4989204 Harp seal with pup, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Ocean seal of Lepechin, Phoca oceanica). Greenland seas. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989165 Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious

South African fur seal or Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus (Cape otary, Otaria pusilla)
FLO4989157 South African fur seal or Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus (Cape otary, Otaria pusilla). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear, Otaria ursina). From a specimen in the British Museum
FLO4989151 Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear, Otaria ursina). From a specimen in the British Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989103 Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Greenland or harp seal, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989202 Greenland or harp seal, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Great bearded seal, Phoca barbata). North Seas
FLO4989185 Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Great bearded seal, Phoca barbata). North Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens molossina (Falkland Islands sea lion, Otaria molossina)
FLO4989166 South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens molossina (Falkland Islands sea lion, Otaria molossina). From Lesson's Zoology of the Shell. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri (Sea bear of the Southern Ocean according to Forster)
FLO4989159 New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri (Sea bear of the Southern Ocean according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster)
FLO4989138 South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx (Small-Nailed seal, South Seas, Phoca leptonyx). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989104 Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx (Small-Nailed seal, South Seas, Phoca leptonyx). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata (Mitred seal, Phoca mitrata). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989118 Hooded seal, Cystophora cristata (Mitred seal, Phoca mitrata). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious

Great sea serpent shot at by the crew of Lawrence by Ferry in 1746. Described in Bishop Erik Pontoppidan's Natural
FLO4989194 Great sea serpent shot at by the crew of Lawrence by Ferry in 1746. Described in Bishop Erik Pontoppidan's Natural History of Norway, 1752. Steel engraving by W.H

Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
FLO4989199 Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

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Amphibious carnivores are a fascinating group of animals that have adapted to life both on land and in water. These creatures, such as otters and seals, possess unique physical characteristics that allow them to thrive in diverse environments. With their sleek bodies, webbed feet, and sharp teeth, amphibious carnivores are well-equipped for hunting and swimming and can effortlessly glide through the water with speed and agility, using their keen senses to track down prey. These remarkable animals play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling populations of fish and other aquatic species. Their presence helps ensure the health of rivers, lakes, and oceans. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and pollution, amphibious carnivores continue to adapt and survive in changing environments. Conservation efforts are essential to protect these incredible creatures for future generations to appreciate. Next time you see an otter or seal gracefully swimming in the water, take a moment to marvel at the beauty and resilience of these amazing amphibious carnivores.