Burrows Collection (page 7)

Sixspot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata) adult, spitting out sand excavated from burrow, Tanjung Gedong, Flores Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Gold-speckled Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) adult, at burrow entrance in sand, Tanjung Gedong, Flores Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Arcfin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris arcupinna) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) at burrow entrance in sand
Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) at burrow entrance in sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blotchy Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) cleaning shared hole
Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) cleaning shared hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Spotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) adult, at burrow entrance, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Natterjack Toad (Epidalea calamita) adult, sitting in burrow at dusk, Dorset, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) lactating adult female and cub, sitting near sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult and cub, looking out from sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) adult and cubs, emerging from sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) two cubs, playfighting at sett entrance, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, June

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) cast on sand at low tide, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, April

Bivalves - Cucullaea: Interior view of the hooded ark shell, Cucullaea vulgaris Morton, which burrows into sandy substrates

Black Australian funnelweb spider spinning trap, close up

Cross stratification on a cliff face
Cross stratification on a beach cliff face

The Fire Crew of the Westminster Fire Station, sat on and in front of their steam pump

Sand Wasp (Sphex albisectus) adult female, digging nesting burrow, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Solitary Wasp (Cerceris bupresticida) adult, with buprestid beetle prey, opening entrance to nest burrow, Chaine des Alpilles, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence, France, June

Rabbit burrows in sandy soil on Suffolk farmland

European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) juvenile, sitting at burrow entrance, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Many-toothed Garden Eel (Heteroconger perissodon) adult, emerging from hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

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Burrows, the hidden world beneath our feet. In the dry areas of North East Africa, a peculiar creature known as the Naked Mole Rat calls these underground tunnels home. Blind but resourceful, it diligently digs with its incisor teeth to create intricate networks that provide safety and shelter. But burrowing is not limited to just mole rats. The mighty Mole, with its powerful paws and velvety fur, also seeks solace in the depths of the earth. Picture No. 11091998 captures their determination as they tirelessly carve through soil and roots. Yet they can not exclusive to mammals alone; even birds find refuge in subterranean dwellings. The Burrowing Owl is a master architect who constructs cozy homes for itself amidst grassy plains or sandy deserts. In Austria's wilderness, young wild rabbits seek sanctuary within their own burrows, Picture No. 10848461 showcases their innocence as they peek out from their secret hideouts. Meanwhile, at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Northern Cape, Meerkats proudly display their family values by huddling together at the entrance of their burrow alongside their adorable offspring. On cliffs overlooking the vast ocean on Isle of Lunga stands an awe-inspiring sight - Atlantic puffins gathering around burrows (Picture No. 10848461). These charismatic seabirds rely on these underground chambers for nesting and raising future generations. Not far away lies another bustling community - Black-tailed Prairie Dogs alertly guard their burrow entrances against potential threats while maintaining social harmony within their colonies. Lastly, we witness four juvenile meerkats seeking warmth and companionship near a Kalahari Meerkat Project's burrow entrance – a testament to unity among siblings during challenging times (young wild rabbits). Burrows serve as more than mere shelters; they represent resilience and adaptability across various species worldwide. They remind us that there is a hidden world beneath our feet, waiting to be explored and appreciated.