Defensive Collection (page 5)

RAF Typhoon Aircraft at RAF Akrotiri
A Royal Air Force Typhoon from 11 Squadron is pictured being prepared for takeoff at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus

Typhoon at RAF Akrotiri
An 11 Squadron Typhoon at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The Typhoon is a multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed in the full spectrum of air operations, from air policing, to peace support

RAF Typoon Aircraft in the Middle East
A pair of Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft taking off from an airbase in the Middle East. Royal Air Force personnel from 6 Squadron, RAF Leuchars

RAF Aircraft Flypast Over Buckingham Palace
A Royal Air Force KC-30 Voyager Air Tanker aircraft (centre) is flanked by two Tornado GR4 and two Typhoon FGR4 jets (bottom) during a flypast over Buckingham Palace

Royal Air Force Typhoon Aircraft from 6 Squadron
Two Royal Air Force Typhoon jets of 6 Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland are pictured enroute to a practice bombing exercise at Cape Wrath

RAF Typhoon Jet
A Typhoon jet of 29 Squadron, Royal Air Force executes aerial manouevres during a training sortie. The 2014 Typhoon Display is flown by 29 (Reserve) Squadron from RAF Coningsby

RAF Typhoon Aircraft
A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The annual show is the biggest of its kind in Europe

ASRaM Missiles Fitted to RAF Typhoon Jet
Air-to-Air ASRaM missiles fitted to a Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet. The AIM-132 ASRaM is a high speed, highly manoeuvrable, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile

Typhoon Takes Off from RAF Coningsby as Part of Op Ellamy
A Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft armed with AMRaM and ASRaM missiles, takes off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire to take part in the UN-backed operation over Libya

RAF Tornado GR4 Aircraft Return to RAF Marham
Tornado GR4 aircraft are pictured returning to their base at RAF Marham in Norfolk following their participation in Operation Ellamy in 2011

Royal Air Force Typhoon Jet Fighter
A Royal Air Force Typhoon F2 jet fighter is silhouetted against the sky as it passes overhead

Typhoon and Spitfire in Formation over Lincolnshire on the Anniversary of the Battle
A Spitfire from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is pictured with a 3 Squadron RAF Typhoon aircraft in formation over Lincolnshire

Blades of a RAF Typhoon Jet Engine
A view of the blades of a brand new Typhoon jet engine prior to installation at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

Eurofighter DA2 over UK skies. 13 / 05 / 1999
Eurofighter DA2 over UK skies during trials

Typhoon
A Typhoon aircraft from 29 Squadron Royal Air Force is photographed at altitude over the North Sea. Typhoon is a multi-role combat aircraft

Eve After Fishing (Modesty), c.1897 (marble)
496181 Eve After Fishing (Modesty), c.1897 (marble) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height: 79 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Mount Lewis spiny crayfish (Euastacus fleckeri) in defensive posture with claw raised, at edge of mountain stream, Mount. Lewis, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia. Endangered

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) hovering above a nest box it wants to nest in which a Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and its mate have occupied, with the squirrel threatening the bird, Wiltshire, UK

Black moray (Muraena augusti) and Tiger moray eels (Enchelycore anatina) peering out from a rock crevice with mouths open, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), inflated with seawater, a defensive behaviour, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) threat display with neck frill extended, Cooktown, Queensland, Australia

Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480 / 1490. Creator: Christian Spor
Jousting Helm (Stechhelm), Innsbruck, 1480/1490

Spotted Porcupine fish (Diodon hystrix) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour, North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii

Lamington spiny crayfish (Euastacus sulcatus) blue form, in leaf litter under tree roots with claws raised, rare crayfish that commonly forages away from water on the forest floor above 300m

Typical Norman Castle. Date: 11th century

Male Zander or Pikeperch (Stizostedion / Sander lucioperca) with mouth wide open, defending nest. Lake di Lugano or Ceresio, Ticino, Switzerland

Blotched blue-tongue skink (Tiliqua nigrolutea) female gaping with tongue out, in defense against perceived threat. Lake Tantangara, Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

People pass through the Damascus gate in the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem
Israel, Jerusalem, The Damascus Gate on the north side of the Old City. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) camouflaged in leaf litter, Guatemala

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gravensteen medieval castle and moat, Ghent, Belgium

View from the slopes of Stowes Pound, Stowes Hill, Bodmin Moor, near Minions, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. 1965
View over the North Darley area, taken from the Neolithic monument, Stowes Pound. Photographer: Charles Woolf

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City wall of Visby - Gotland island - Sweden Date:

African elephant charging (Loxodonta africana) female with young calf, Okavango Delta, Botswana

European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) circling baitball of Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) Formigas Islets, Azores

Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) female with large cubs (on right) trying to fight off rogue male. Karnataka, India, March

Sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) which has ejected a part of its internal organs called Cuvierian tubules. These significantly sticky strings are a defense mechanism designed to deter predators

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) in summer moult stealing Snow goose (Chen caerulescens caerulescens) egg, with Snow goose flapping wings cand calling, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) male showing aggression, captive

Newly hatched Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) with its front flippers pressed tight to the marginal scutes of its carapace to avoid predation, Dalyan Delta, Turkey, August 2009

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation. Los Roques, Venezuela. Caribbean

Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) defensive display on flowers, Orvieto, Italy. October. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Silk moth (Automeris zugana) sequence 2 of 2, with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, photographed on a white background in mobile field studio

Indian moon / Indian luna Moth (Actias selene) close up of defensive spines on caterpillar. Captive

Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic display to deter predators, originating from North and Central America, sequence 2 of 2. Captive

Eyelash Palm-pitviper (Bothriechis / Bothrops schlegeli) coiled in strike pose with tongue extended. Costa Rica. Captive

Carrion crow (Corvus corone corone) mobbing Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) Spain, November

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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.