Gigantea Collection

Giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with hard brown shell

Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4
FLO4652614 Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4, and tapeworm, Taenia species 5

Giant kingfisher, Megaceryle maxima gigantea (Great African kingfisher, Ispida gigantea)
FLO4650982 Giant kingfisher, Megaceryle maxima gigantea (Great African kingfisher, Ispida gigantea). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William

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Crown Flower in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Date: 24/04/2013

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Seychelles, Island of Mahe. Capital city of Victoria, Botanical Gardens. Aldabran giant land tortoise (Captive: Geochelone gigantea) native to the Seychelles. Date: 03/05/2007

Stork-billed kingfisher resting on a branch, this subspecies is from the Sulu Archipelago
3822565 Stork-billed kingfisher resting on a branch, this subspecies is from the Sulu Archipelago in the Philippines, London Zoo, 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond

Wellingtonia (Sequoia) Gigantea of California (engraving)
966590 Wellingtonia (Sequoia) Gigantea of California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellingtonia (Sequoia) Gigantea of California

The Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea) of India, Natural size (engraving)
2791430 The Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea) of India, Natural size (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Disc jellyfish species, Eudora ondulosa disopra. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Nereids
Leodice antennata, Nereidonta antennata 1, and Eunice sanguinea, Nereidonta sanguinea 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Giant dragonfly, Petalura gigantea. Australia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1815

Laughing kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae (Gigantic dacelo, Dacelo gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Giant petrel, Macronectes giganteus (as Precellaria gigantea, error for Procellaria gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Lobster, shrimp, giant centipede and tapeworm
Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4, and tapeworm, Taenia species 5

Giant kingfisher, Megaceryle maxima gigantea (Great African kingfisher, Ispida gigantea). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardines Naturalists

Giant puffball, common puffball and pestle puffball
Giant puffball, Calvatia gigantea (Lycoperdon giganteum), common puffball, Lycoperdon gemmatum, and pestle puffball, Handkea excipuliformis (Lycoperdon saccatum)

Gigantic water lily variety, Victoria amazonica (Nymphaea gigantea or Victoria fitzroyana). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Rhynchostylis gigantea orchid (Vanda densiflora). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Saguaro cactus, Carnegiea gigantea (Cereus giganteus). Lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Exotic cockroaches and stink bugs
Banana cockroach, Panchlora nivea 1, Central American giant cockroach, Blaberus giganteus 2, Egyptian desert cockroach, Polyphaga aegyptiaca

Azure hawker and exotic insects
Azure hawker, Aeshna caerulea 1, Lampyris gigantea 2, Phoraspis picta 3, and lantern fly, Phrictus diadema 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Giant cabuya, green-aloe or Mauritius-hemp, Furcraea foetida (Furcraea gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1822

African asclepias, Stapelia gigantea?
L Asclepias d Affrique. African asclepias, Stapelia gigantea? Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Rhynchostylis gigantea subsp. violacea orchid (Violet vanda, Vanda violacea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Giant cabuya, Furcraea foetida (Gigantic furcroea, Furcroea gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1821

Siphocampylus giganteus (endangered)
Siphocampylus giganteus, endangered (Gigantic lobelia, Lobelia gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr

Gigantic Cedar of California, Wellingtonia gigantea (engraving)
2788519 Gigantic Cedar of California, Wellingtonia gigantea (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gigantic Cedar of California, Wellingtonia gigantea)

Species of tortoises (litho)
6013430 Species of tortoises (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of tortoises)

Common box, European box or boxwood, Buxus sempervirens (gigantea, heterophylla and leptophylla)
FLO4616319 Common box, European box or boxwood, Buxus sempervirens (gigantea, heterophylla and leptophylla). Handcoloured stipple engraving after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri

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Common House Spider - Catching and biting bumble bee prey (Tegenaria gigantea) Date:

Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus and fall colored trees, Sierra Ancha Wilderness, Arizona

Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cacti at sunset, Saguaro National Monument, Arizona

Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus at sunset, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona

Great scolopendra or centipede, Scolopendra morsitans.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Giant metallic ceiba borer beetle, Euchroma gigantea.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Leguats Giant, Leguatia gigantea, extinct type of giant rail.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Crimson and mauve tea rose Cheshunt hybrid, Rosa gigantea, Rosa chinensis.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

Stapelia gigantea, giant carrion flower from Zululand and Namaqua Land, South Africa.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by J.N

Gigantic-flowered birthwort, Aristolochia gigantea.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine

Darkling Beetle - runs for a cover after feeding at dawn (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Central Karacum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Darkling Beetle - crosses tracks of other similar beetles (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - March

Darkling Beetle - emerges from day shelter in sand where he buries itself to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - March

Darkling Beetle - along with various prints left on sand after night activity of beetles, lizards and jerboa (Sympiezocnemis gigantea)

Picture No. 11807042
Feather structure, Norfolk UK Date:

Blue water lily (Nymphaea gigantea)

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Arizona, USA, America

Giant Coot (Fulica gigantea), Atacama Desert, Antofagasta Region, Chile, South America

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"Gigantea: A World of Giants and Wonders" Step into the realm of gigantea, where nature's marvels unfold in magnificent proportions. From the majestic Bengal Tiger (Bengale Th) prowling through dense forests to the awe-inspiring Giant Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with its hard brown shell, this world is filled with larger-than-life creatures. Dive deep into the oceanic depths and encounter fascinating beings like the Disc Jellyfish species, Eudora ondulosa disopra, gracefully gliding through azure waters. Marvel at the enchanting Nereids as they dance beneath moonlit waves, their ethereal beauty captivating all who witness it. Venture further into lush rainforests and catch a glimpse of a Stork-billed Kingfisher perched serenely on a branch. This subspecies hails from the exotic Sulu Archipelago, adding an air of mystique to its already striking appearance. Travel across continents to California's towering forests where Wellingtonia Gigantea (Sequoia) reigns supreme. The sheer grandeur of these colossal trees leaves one humbled by their majesty. But it's not just fauna that astounds in gigantea; flora also takes center stage. Witness Petalura Gigantea - a giant dragonfly fluttering effortlessly amidst fragrant blooms while casting an otherworldly spell upon those fortunate enough to witness its flight. Intrigue awaits as you delve deeper into this land of giants. Encounter India's formidable Giant Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea), whose natural size alone commands respect and admiration for its resilience and adaptability. And let us not forget about avian wonders like the Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae), whose infectious laughter echoes through Australian landscapes, bringing joy wherever it goes.