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Sleeping butterfly fish with night markings. This is Kleins butterfly fish (Chaetodon kleinii). Most fish that use bright markings

Crocodile fish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) camouflaged on the seabed. This bottom-dwelling fish inhabits the shallow tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region

Satellite. Computer artwork of a satellite in orbit. Satellites are artificial objects placed in orbit around the Earth or other celestial body

Military satellite. Computer artwork of a military satellite in orbit Earth. Military satellites may be used by Governments as weapons used to detect and destroy other satellites

Reconnaisance satellite, conceptual image. Artwork of a military satellite over Western Europe. The cone of light represents the satellites field of vision

Ice hockey. Two ice hockey players competing for control of the puck during a world championship game between Russia and the Czech Republic

Macrophage engulfing bacteria, SEM
Macrophage engulfing bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (brown) engulfing Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria (yellow)

Depressed woman
MODEL RELEASED. Depressed woman sitting down

Fighter aircraft dispensing flares
Defensive flares. A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter (NATO reporting name Flanker) dispensing infra-red decoy flares whilst flying slowly at an air display

16th Century fortification, artwork
16th Century fortification. Historical artwork by the German painter ant theorist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing his design for fortifying a city against attack. Published in 1527

Neutrophil engulfing fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (orange) engulfing and destroying a Candida albicans (thrush) fungal hypha (green)

Macrophage attacking a foreign body, SEM
Macrophage attacking a foreign body. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (round, left) engulfing a Leishmania mexicana protozoan parasite (long, right)

Surface-to-air missile unit, with an aeroplane flying overhead in the background (upper left). This military system is designed to fire missiles from the ground to destroy enemy aircraft

Frill-necked lizard, 19th century

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

Common cuttlefish Sepiida
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) A cuttlefish is a carnivorous marine mollusc. It lives on the seabed and feeds at night on other small molluscs, as well as crustaceans and sometimes fish

A female Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichii) on its web, showing zig-zag stabilimentum. Photographed in France

Archaeopteryx, artwork
Archaeopteryx. Computer artwork of an Archaeopteryx defending its territory near the shore of a prehistoric sea. Archaeopteryx lived in the late Jurassic period (around 130 million years ago)

Stinging nettle leaf, light micrograph
Stinging nettle leaf. Polarised light micrograph of the underside of a stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf. Two types of hairs are seen

Bobtail squid on the seabed
Bobtail squid (order Sepiolida) on the seabed. Like all squid, bobtail squid have small sacs of pigment beneath the surface of the skin called chromatophores

Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell (large, centre) engulfing and destroying a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)

Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell engulfing and destroying a hypha (round)

Plant stem trichomes, light micrograph
Plant stem trichomes. Polarised light micrograph of simple multicellular hairs (trichomes) on the surface (epidermis) of a stem of hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica)

Rose thorn, SEM
Rose thorn. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a thorn on an unidentified rose plant (Rosa sp. ). Magnification: x9 at 6x7cm size

TOSSA DE MAR. Town located in the Costa Brava. Landscape coast. La Selva Region. Girona Province. Catalonia. Spain. Europe

MACEDONIA, Ohrid. Car Samoils Castle / Morning

Qatar, Umm Salal, Umm Salal Mohammed. Umm Salal Mohammed Fort (late 19th century)-Barzan Tower, Traditional Arabian Gulf Defensive Structure

Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b. 1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum
Qatar, Al Zubarah. Al-Zubarah Fort (b.1938) now the Al-Zubarah Regional Museum

Siskins and Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) at feeder - showing aggression - Hampshire - UK
ROG-13879 Siskins and Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) at feeder showing aggression - Hampshire - UK Carduelis spinosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Malta - Fort Ricasoli, built by the Knights of Malta between 1670 and 1693

Fort Jalali and the Britis Consulate, Muscat, Oman
Fort Jalali and the British Consulate (right), Muscat, Oman

Guerande - Saint Michael Gate. Built by Jean V, Duke of Brittany, formerly the Town Hall and the prison. A large stone carving of the coat of arms of Guerande is above the entrance

Perast - Montenegro
View of the attractive town of Perast, Montenegro. Venice owned the city between 1420 and 1797. Perast was part of the Venetian Albania

French defences WWI
Inside a French defensive bunker with a machine gun in action during World War I

Toledo, Spain - Bridge of San Martin - finished early 14th century; the defensive towers at either end were built in the 13th and 16th centuries

Defensive positions WWII
Soldiers wearing camouflage rendering themselves invisible in the snow mount a vigilant guard during the Winter War in Finland during World War II

The Sforza Tower - Milan, Italy, part of the Castello Sforzesco. In the 14th Century a huge defensive castle was built by Galeazzo Visconti II

Montenegro - Perast
View of the attractive town of Perast, Montenegro. Venice owned the city between 1420 and 1797. Perast was part of the Venetian Albania

British Armoured Vehicles advancing in Normandy; Second Worl
Photograph showing British Armoured vehicles and tanks heading off to attack German positions in Normandy, France, during July 1944

French Defensive Outpost near Paris; Franco-Prussian War, 18
Engraving showing French Gardes Mobiles, territorial soldiers called up for the war, on patrol between Forts Bicetre and Ivry, near Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870

Scotland vs. Wales Football Match, 1930
Photograph of some of the goal-mouth action that took place during the match between Scotland and Wales, in Glasgow, 1930

Greece Thermopylae
Scene of the battle in 480 BCE when 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians fought a heroic defensive action against invading Persians under Xerxes

E G Wynyard - Cricketer
Captain E G Wynyard (Teddy Wynyard) D.S.O. - cricketer for Hampshire and England. An all-round sportsman, Wynyard was Champion of Europe in toboganning in 1894

A Maclaren - Cricketer
Archie C MacLaren - Cricketer for Lancashire and England

Kronstadt Harbour
A sailing vessel enters the harbour, passing the defensive forts

French Defensive Mines
Engineers of the French army laying defensive mines to hamper an enemy attack

Defensive Position
French infantry take up a defensive position behind earthworks, where they await the enemy attack with fortitude and resolution

Female lion (Panthera leo), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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"Defensive: A Glimpse into Nature's Protective Strategies" Spitfires over Forth: Witness the majestic Spitfires soaring through the skies, a symbol of England's defensive prowess during World War II. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village, Northumberland: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this ancient castle stands as a testament to centuries fortifications. Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars: Marvel at the sleek and powerful Typhoon fighter jet, ready to defend the skies with its advanced technology and formidable capabilities. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Step back in time as you enjoy a drink within the walls of this historic tower that once served as protection against potential invaders. Black Rhinoceros charging in Etosha N. P. , Namibia: Witness nature's ultimate defense mechanism as an adult male rhino charges forward to protect its territory from any potential threats. Nile crocodile on shore of Mara River with open jaws: Behold the fearsome sight of a Nile crocodile basking on the riverbank, showcasing its impressive defensive display with wide-open jaws. Aleppo Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance in Syria: Explore the ancient fortress that has stood tall for centuries, safeguarding Aleppo against countless invasions throughout history. Glenveagh Castle in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal: Discover Ireland's enchanting castle nestled by Lake Lough Beagh—an architectural marvel built to withstand external forces while offering breathtaking views. Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. : Delicate yet resilient, this purple foxglove plant showcases nature's own defense mechanisms through its toxic properties—a reminder that beauty can often be protective too. Inflated spotted porcupinefish in Maui, Hawaii.