Curiosity Collection (page 9)

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

European Badger (Meles meles) on the North Downs above Folkestone. Kent, UK, June. Camera trap photo

Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) on lily pad, reflected in water. Leicestershire, UK, October

RF- Male Dog Otter / Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) head profile, captive, England

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) fledgling with head on side, Pantanal, Brazil. November

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) approaching with curiosity, Dolphin Reef, Eilat, Israel. Red Sea

Two curious young Polar bears (Ursus maritimus), Barter Island, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska, October 2011

Portrait of Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub along the Bernard Spit during autumn freeze up, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope of the Brooks Range, Alaska, October 2011

Feral Goat (Capra hircus) male, Inverness-shire, Scotland, July

Portrait of a young Badger (Meles meles)

Portrait of a silver tabby-and-white cat walking

White-faced black-and-white Border Collie puppy

A silhouette of a California sealion pup (Zalophus californianus) next to cliffs. Los Isotes, La Paz, Mexico. Sea of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

Yellow labrador, five puppies in a row

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) female resting on a coral reef. Rock Islands, Palau, Mirconesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Juvenile Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near the surface, split level view, Fakarava atoll lagoon, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Rothschild's giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), feeding on leaves, Woburn Safari Park, UK, June, captive

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) two 8 week old cubs in flower meadow, Kent, UK May

RF - Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice. Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada

Lone male Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in shallow water over seagrass. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Yorkshire Terrier Puppies sitting

The Meeting, 1884. Artist: Maria Konstantinowka Bashkirtseff
The Meeting, 1884. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Cute cat looking at camera from the iconic blue buildings of Chefchaouen, Morocco

Cat in a bag
Jeremy Holthuysen

Balancing Act
Hanna Lee Tidd

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Wilhelmine, Whist, Wiskey, Willis, page 36 - Alphabet of Mademoiselle Lili, by L
DUV4224201 Wilhelmine, Whist, Wiskey, Willis, page 36 - Alphabet of Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a father (Hetzel himself). Bibliotheque & Magasin d'Education et de Recreation J

Emile, Etienne, Echelle, Echelon, Squirrel, Sparrow, Epinard, Scarer, Farry, Stourneau
DUV4224131 Emile, Etienne, Echelle, Echelon, Squirrel, Sparrow, Epinard, Scarer, Farry, Stourneau, page 18 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

Mukden, China - 1925
3782630 Mukden, China - 1925; (add.info.: Mukden, China - street scene, 1925. Also known as Shenyang. Front of postcard on slide 174180.); Lebrecht History

The Musicians, c.1876-c.1877. An amusing contrast can discerned in this lively scene by Henriette Ronner-Knip, renowned for her sentimental depictions of cats and dogs in domestic interiors

Illustration for Jules Verne "Tribulations of a Chinaman in China", 1879 (engraving)
PCT4259740 Illustration for Jules Verne "Tribulations of a Chinaman in China", 1879 (engraving) by Benett, Leon (1839-1917); (add.info.: drawing by Leon Benett)

The frog prince or Iron Henry, ca 1900 (postcard)
7422818 The frog prince or Iron Henry, ca 1900 (postcard) by Hey, Paul (1867-1952); (add.info.: Literature. Fairy tales. The frog prince or Iron Henry. Postcard by P)

Campaign of Egypt, 1798: At the foot of the pyramids, the soldiers of the army of General Bonaparte look at the grave
PCT4288210 Campaign of Egypt, 1798: At the foot of the pyramids, the soldiers of the army of General Bonaparte look at the grave hieroglyphs on the wall of a temple - a young drum wrote from above

The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving)
7355526 The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire, 1858 (engraving) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tale of Jenni, by Voltaire)

Omai, Joseph Banks and Dr Daniel Solander, c.1775 (oil on canvas)
NGW342632 Omai, Joseph Banks and Dr Daniel Solander, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Parry, William (1742-91); 150x150 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Mai (c.1751-80) aka Omai

my way
ambra

laundry
asit

Spy job
Boris Bajcetic

The Busker And The Boy
Vince Russell

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cub, Huanlili, aged 8 months, investigating the enclosure, Beauval ZooPark, France, April, 2022. Captive

Wallabymutter mit Jungtier im Beutel, Macropu eugenii |
alert, animal, animals, attention, australia, australian, beutel, branch, branches, bush, bushes, camera, coat, cow, curiosity, dam, eugenii, eye, eyes, female, fern, ferns, filicophyta, format

Close-up of a plains zebra looking at the camera through bushes, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Close-up portrait of a plains zebra (Equus quagga - formerly Equus burchellii) eyeing the camera through the bushes in the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

Bath scene. A voyeur spying through a hole in the wall a naked woman has her toilet
JLJ4657207 Bath scene. A voyeur spying through a hole in the wall a naked woman has her toilet. The characters are Count Lisiard de Forez, the young woman Euriant (Euriant)

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898

People inspecting an early gasometer, London
People inspecting an early gasometer (gas container), London. At this time the streets were lit by gas. Date: 1842

Picture shows a cat, sitting quietly under a tree, looking at the camera. Picture taken circa 1st June 1965

The horse drawn Dandy is the subject of great interest at Carlisle Station on 3rd June 1958

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Curiosity: From Landseer's Shoeing to the Curiosity Rover" Step into a world where curiosity knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through time and space. In 1844, artist Edwin Henry Landseer captured the essence in his masterpiece "Shoeing, " showcasing the inquisitive nature of Border Terrier Dogs sitting together. Fast forward to 1938, when another glimpse into curiosity was revealed. Goats with their heads stuck through a net fence, displaying their unwavering determination to explore beyond boundaries. But it's not just our furry friends who embody this trait. A French Bulldog Puppy captures hearts with its wide-eyed wonderment, reminding us that even the smallest creatures possess an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Venturing beyond our earthly realm, we encounter the awe-inspiring Curiosity rover artwork. This robotic explorer epitomizes humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding distant worlds and unraveling mysteries yet unknown. Returning closer to home, a Great Pyrenees lies amidst wild Poppy flowers at Antelope Valley California – an enchanting scene that beckons us to appreciate both beauty and intrigue found within nature itself. Back on familiar ground, Border Terrier Dog puppies curiously investigate their surroundings within a barn – playful innocence intertwined with an eagerness for discovery. In another unexpected encounter, Pygmy Goat kids find themselves captivated by something as simple as investigating a polythene bag. Their fascination reminds us that sometimes it is life's simplest things that ignite our sense of wonder. Even in urban landscapes like Bristol, UK, young urban Red foxes poke their heads over walls - emblematic figures representing resilience and adaptability while embracing new experiences lurking around every corner. Nature once again takes center stage as an Italian Greyhound stands gracefully amidst white sands and ice plant at Carmel Beach California – demonstrating how they are lead us to breathtaking vistas and unexpected encounters.