Herbivorous Collection (page 25)

Namaqua rock mouse (Aethomys namaquensis) feeding in vegetation. This rodent is found throughout southern Africa, but particularly in rocky areas

Diabloceratops dinosaur, artwork
Diabloceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a one tonne, 20 foot (6 metres) long Diabloceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Scrub hare (Lepus saxatilis). The scrub hare is found in southern Africa, in Namibia and South Africa. It is mainly found on rocky or stony ground covered with grass and scrub

Prehistoric watering hole, artwork
Prehistoric watering hole. Computer artwork of three Ouranosaurus dinosaurs drinking at a watering hole during the early Cretaceous period (about 110 million years ago) in what is now Africa

Triceratops dinosaur, artwork
Triceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a ten tonne Triceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Pentaceratops dinosaur, artwork
Pentaceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a six tonne, 27 foot (8.2 metres) long Pentaceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Brachiosaur dinosaur. Artwork of a brachiosaur dinosaur walking in a rocky landscape by a river. This dinosaur was one of the largest-ever land animals

Torosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Torosaurus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Torosaurus wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Albertaceratops dinosaur, artwork
Albertaceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a 20 foot (6 metres) long Albertaceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Zuniceratops dinosaur, artwork
Zuniceratops dinosaur. Computer artwork of a 113Kg, 10 foot (3 metres) long Zuniceratops wandering in a forest during the Late Cretaceous period (around 65 to 100 million years ago)

Stegosaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Stegosaurus dinosaurs, computer artwork. Stegosaurs ( roofed reptiles ) were herbivores that lived throughout the world during the Jurassic period, around 150 million years ago

Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. The name of this herbivorous dinosaur refers to the five horns on its head

Dusky leaf-monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus) in a tree. This primate is found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is folivorous (feeds on leaves), but will also eat fruit and flowers

African elephant and cattle egrets
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding in a swamp, with two cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) squabbling at right. Photographed in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

African elephant eye and skin
Elephant eye and skin. Close up of the eye of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana). The long eyelashes are to protect the eyes from dust and insects

Woodmouse (Apodemus sylvaticus). Photographed in March, in Dorset, UK

Estemmenosuchus, artwork
Estemmenosuchus. Computer artwork of three Estemmenosuchus mirabilis in a Paleozoic lake near the Ural Mountains, in what is now the Perm region of Russia

Brachiosaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Brachiosaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of three Brachiosaurus dinosaurs feeding at night in a moonlit forest of trees and ground-growing ferns

Crichtonsaurus and frogs, artwork
Crichtonsaurus and frogs. Computer artwork of a ten-foot-long Crichtonsaurus and a pair of frogs in a forest during the late Cretaceous period (99.6-65.5 million years ago)

Elasmotherium, artwork
Elasmotherium. Computer artwork of an Elasmotherium grazing on the ancient steppe grasslands of what is now Southern Russia

Einiosaurus dinosaurs, artwork
Einiosaurus dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a herd of plant-eating Einiosaurus roaming the plains in what is now the Two Medicine Formation in northwestern Montana, USA

Lambeosaurus, artwork
Lambeosaurus. Computer artwork of a male (right), female (left) and juvenile (middle) Lambeosaurus near a rivers edge in what is now Montana, USA

Jurassic dinosaurs, artwork
Jurassic dinosaurs. Computer artwork of an Allosaurus (right) confronting a grazing Stegosaurus (left) in a Jurassic redwood forest

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), at a waterhole at night. Photographed in Etosha National Park, Namibia. The black rhinoceros, found in sub-Saharan Africa

Black rhinoceros and lion
Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), at a waterhole at night, with a lion (Panthera leo, at left) approaching from behind. The lion is the largest African cat and one of the top (apex) predators

Male angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata). Photographed in the Namaqua National Park, South Africa

Gemsboks (Oryx gazella) at a waterhole. The two gemsboks here have the appearance of a two-headed animal. Also known as the African oryx

Marine iguanas basking
Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking in the sunlight. This is the only truly marine lizard, spending much of its time in the water feeding on coastal seaweed and algae

Water buffaloes wallowing in pond

Iguana (Iguana iguana)
Malaysia, Iguana (Iguana iguana). It is largely arboreal and feeds mainly on tree leaves. The iguana can grow to over a meter in length, but despite its size it is popular in the pet trade

Mammals of the Miocene era, artwork. The Miocene era is the period from around 23 to 5 million years ago. The mammals shown are: a prehistoric pig (Bunolistriodon lockarti)

African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana). These elephants are the worlds largest land animal, weighing up to 10, 000 kilograms and measuring 3.5 metres in height

Proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus). This monkey is found only in Borneo, where it inhabits mangrove, lowland, riverine and swamp forest

Woolly rhinoceros, artwork
Woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis), artwork. This extinct rhino lived in the northern steppes of Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch (1. 8 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago)

Cape longclaw (Macronyx capensis) singing from a fence post. This songbird is found in grasslands in southern Africa. It reaches a length of around 20 centimetres

Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus). This monkey is found only in Borneo, where it inhabits mangrove, lowland, riverine and swamp forest

Nedoceratops dinosaur, artwork
Nedoceratops dinosaur in a prehistoric forest, computer artwork. Formerly known as Diceratops, this horned dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in 1868 in Wyoming, USA

Kentrosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Kentrosaurus dinosaur in a prehistoric forest, computer artwork. This 4-metre-long stegosaurid dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in Tanzania in the period 1910 to 1912

Cape hare (Lepus capensis) sheltering under a bush. Cape hares are found throughout Africa, and have spread to many parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia

Einiosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Einiosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. This horned herbivorous dinosaur is known from fossils discovered in Montana, USA. It dates from the Late Cretaceous period, 65 to 100 million years ago

Dairy herd in rural France
Bringing in the dairy herd in The Brenne, near Mezieres in rural france

Florida manatee feeding. Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are herbivorous aquatic mammals that inhabit shallow coastal waters and estuaries in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean

Triceratops drinking at a pond, artwork. This was a common dinosaur in the late Cretaceous period, from around 70 million years ago until the extinction of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago

Euoplocephalus, artwork
Euoplocephalus, computer artwork. Euoplocephalus was one of the largest genera of ankylosaurs - armour-plated dinosaurs. They lived between 85 and 65 million years ago

Ankylosaur family, artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Zuniceratops, artwork
Zuniceratops, computer artwork. Zuniceratops was a ceratopsian (horned-face) dinosaur that inhabited what is now New Mexico, USA

Ankylosaur, artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Fossilised dinosaur bone, SEM
Fossilised dinosaur bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This specimen is from a long bone of a Hypsolophodon fossil found on the Isle of Wight

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Herbivorous creatures have roamed the Earth for millions of years, peacefully grazing on vegetation and leaving a gentle mark on our planet's history. From the mighty Iguanodons, towering Brachiosaurus dinosaurs to the Galapagos land iguanas, these herbivores have shaped ecosystems and captivated our imaginations. Imagine standing below the majestic Grand Teton Mountains, where a herd of Bison or Buffalo roam freely. These magnificent animals are living proof that herbivory can thrive even in harsh environments. Their resilience is mirrored by the brave souls who ride bucking horses in rodeos, showcasing both human strength and equine agility. In contrast to their massive counterparts, green turtles gracefully glide through turquoise waters with an appetite for sea grasses. Their peaceful presence reminds us that not all herbivores dwell on land alone; they too contribute to maintaining balance within marine ecosystems. A milk cart symbolizes another aspect of herbivory - its connection to sustenance and nourishment. Just as we rely on dairy products derived from cows' vegetarian diets, ancient civilizations also depended on domesticated llamas in Bolivia for transportation and wool production. The intricate details of horse teeth captured up close remind us how evolution has equipped these beautiful creatures with specialized dentition perfect for grinding fibrous plants. Similarly fascinating is the illustration depicting Hadrosaurus dinosaur - known for its unique dental structure adapted specifically for consuming plant matter during prehistoric times. And who could forget about Parasaurolophus dinosaurs? With their elaborate cranial crests used possibly as resonating chambers to communicate within herds while munching away at foliage-rich habitats. From prehistoric eras to modern-day landscapes, herbivorous beings continue to play vital roles in shaping our world's biodiversity. They inspire awe with their sheer size like Brachiosaurus dinosaurs or capture hearts with their charming demeanor like Galapagos land iguanas.