Burrow Collection (page 6)

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - a burrow complex in steppe (Marmota bobak). typical in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult, ready for hibernation - observe surroundings for danger and catches the morning sun near a burrow (Marmota bobak)

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - whistles warning others - near a burrow in steppe - observes an intruder from a distance (Marmota bobak). steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - June

Red-cheeked Souslik - adult near a burrow in steppe (Citellius major Pallas). in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - June

Siberian Lemming muzzle adult nibbles grass by the entrance of the burrow (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming - adult near its burrow in tundra (Lemmus sibiricus ). near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August. Entrance overgrown with moss

Siberian Lemming - young pops out at the entrance of its burrow. This particular individual has greyish colour (Lemmus sibiricus). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming - adult near its burrow (the shape of moss indicates that some entrances were used by generations of lemmings) (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson - Russian Arctic

Russian Desmans - in the burrow (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - typical burrow (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km east from Ryazan town

Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley, Central Russia

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night (Agrionemys horsfieldii ). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Siberian Lemming muzzle adult at the entrance of a burrow. Front teeth are visible. (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming - adult at the entrance of its burrow. (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Lion Orders Animals Follow Renard Burrow Hendrick van Alcmar
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Renard Convinces Rabbit Enter Burrow Kills Hendrick van Alcmar
Artokoloro

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pinedale, a Burrowing Owl chick stands at it s
USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Pinedale, Burrowing Owl chick stands at its burrow with a head tilt in

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a young Burrowing Owl standing with a floral background
Usa, Wyoming, Sublette County, a young Burrowing Owl standing with a floral background

Barking tree frog on branch, Hyla gratiosa, Florida

USA, Colorado, Mount Evans. Pika sticking its tongue out. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

American Badger

Columbia Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus columbianus) in early spring
Columbia Ground Squirrel (Urocitellus Columbianus) in early spring. (Large format sizes available)

Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula), two at burrow, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta), Ishasha, Uganda, Africa

Wombat in the burrow at Maria island, Tasmania

European badger(Meles meles)
Antique illustration of an European badger(Meles meles)

Illustration, colony of Prairie Dogs (Cynomys sp. ), shown playing, digging
Illustration, colony of Prairie Dogs (Cynomys sp.), shown playing, digging, standing on edge of mound and disappearing into burrow, eagle flying overhead

Digital illustration of Black-tailed Prairie Dog burrow system and nest under semi-arid ground

Digital illustration showing spatial learning by digger and female wasps using pinecones to locate b

Cross section illustration of Lugworm in U-shaped burrow and coiled cast on surface of sand above

Illustration of red and black spotted Lizard (Agama) in burrow

Illustration of Marbled Polecat (Vormela peregusna) looking in burrow

Illustration of Naked Mole Rats (Heterocephalus glaber) inside burrow

Illustration of large colony Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) above burrows

Illustration of White Lady (Leucorchestris arenicola) spider in burrow

Illustration of herd of Bison feeding on praire, Bison rolling in dry earth, Vulture in flight, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs on burrows, and Bobcat

Illustration of American Bison looking at burrow and Black-tailed Prairie Dog, with Burrowing Owls in background

Illustration of Black-footed Ferret killing Prairie Dog in its burrow

Illustration of a lugworm burrow, cross-section

Illustration of two types of animals nests, entrance to a burrow, and a reed warblers nest built between the stems of reed plants

Illustration of Dung beetles (Scarabaeoidea) in their underground nest with eggs laid in dung, cross-section

Illustration of a female purse-web spider (Atypidae) dragging an insect from trap into underground burrow

Cross section illustration of wasp carrying weevil into burrow

Cross section illustration of female locust with nymphs digging their way out of burrow

Cross section illustration of Mining Bee (Andrena) burrow with adult at entrance and eggs in chambers below

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In the vast landscapes of Sublette County, Wyoming, two young Burrowing owls curiously stand at the edge of their underground sanctuary. Their wide eyes reflect the untamed beauty of the American wilderness as they prepare to embark on their nocturnal adventures. Meanwhile, in a distant time and place, South Condurrow Mine in Camborne, Cornwall witnessed bustling activity back in 1892. Miners tirelessly burrowed deep into the earth's crust, seeking precious minerals that would shape industries and communities for generations to come. But not all they are man-made; nature has its own architects too. In dry regions of North East Africa, Naked Mole Rats diligently dig intricate tunnels with their incisor teeth. These blind creatures navigate through darkness beneath arid lands, creating an underground network that ensures their survival. Back in Cornwall's mining history, King Edward VII Mine stood proudly on South Condurrow soil on November 27th, 1903. The miners' perseverance echoed through every tunnel they carved out—a testament to human determination and resilience within Earth's depths. While moles may be small compared to mighty mineshafts or expansive deserts, these industrious creatures play a vital role in shaping our ecosystems. With unmatched precision and agility, they create intricate networks below ground level—nature's hidden highways connecting various habitats together. June 1908 brought another chapter to South Condurrow Mine's story—a tale etched deep within Cornwall's rich heritage. As miners delved further into the earth's embrace with each passing day, new discoveries awaited them—both treasures from Mother Nature herself and tales whispered by ancient rocks. From Wales to Western Australia—the wonders of burrows span across continents and oceans alike. An adult puffin guards its precious puffling at the entrance of their cozy abode in Wales while an adventurous mudskipper finds solace within a muddy burrow along Vansittart Bay's vast mud flats in Kimberley.