Mammals Collection (page 3)

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) portrait in snow, Kamchatka, Far east Russia, April

Grey Andalusian stallion running on the beach at Ojai, California, USA

Alpaca portrait {Lama pacos} Altiplano, Bolivia

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow standing with her cub outside their den in late winter, Arctic coast of Alaska

Hooded seal male display {Cystophora cristata} St Lawrence gulf, Canada

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) tagged female with wet matted fur walks over newly forming pack ice, Beaufort Sea, offshore from the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Bison (Bison bison) in snowstorm. Yellowstone National Park, USA, February

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at Three Sisters Spring in Crystal River, Florida, USA

Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) with snow on face, Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, February 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Richmond Park with Roehampton Flats in background, London, England, UK, September. 2020VISION Book Plate

Stoat (Mustela erminea), UK, July. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know? There are 37 subspecies of stoat around the world

European hare (Lepus europaeus), Wirral, England, UK, May

Jaguar (Panthera onca) male walking, Pantanal, Brazil

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius / terrestris) foraging by water. Kent, UK, August

Serotine bat (Eptesicus serotinus) showing teeth, Captive, UK

Roe deer fawn resting portrait {3-weeks-old} {Capreolus capreolus} Grampian, Scotland, UK

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) Scotland

Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota), with Mount Grossglockner (3798m) in background, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria, July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Domestic dog, Pekingese, studio portrait

A Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) head portrait in Three Sisters Spring. Crystal River, Florida, USA. February 2010

Portrait of Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) sow standing with her cub on the snow in late winter, Arctic coast of Alaska

Harvest mouse {Micromys minutus) standing on Knapweed with wildflower meadow behind, captive, UK

Female Orang Utan (Pongo pygmaeus) [Sandy, born 29.04.82] sitting, holding two young. One [Samboja, born 09.06.05] is her own offspring, the other [Dayang

handsAlpine marmot (Marmota marmota) reching upwards, Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria, July

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) jumping, Pico, Azores, Portugal, June 2009

Dusky dolphin {Lagenorhynchus obscurus} leaping at surface, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand

African Lion - cub lying down alert whilst adults are resting (Panthera leo). Ndutu area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Tanzania

Duck-billed Platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus, front view

Malayan Tapir, Tapirus indicus, side view

Silverback Mountain Gorilla, side view

Megaptera novaeangliae, Humpback Whale breaching

Megaptera novaeangliae, Humpback Whale, side view

Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Wild boars, artwork C016 / 3163
Wild boars. Artwork of a wild boar (Sus scrofa) with its piglet. The wild boar is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig and is native across much of Northern and Central Europe

Panthera leo senegalensis, West African Lion
Plate 45 (117) Le Lion du Senegal. From Histoire Naturelle des Mammifcres, avec des figures originales, Vol. 1, 1819-42, by Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire & Baron Georges L. C. Frederic D. Cuvier

Pterodactyl and scimitar-toothed lion design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Hominid reconstructions in chronological order
From left to right: Australopithecus, Early Homo erectus (Java Man), Late Homo erectus (Peking Man), Homo heidelbergensis (Rhodesian Man), Neanderthal man and Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon)

Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat
Plate 1 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Male silverback Eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) in the equatorial forest of Kahuzi Biega Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, March 2009

Lowland gorilla adult male silverback in zoo, USA

Silverback male Eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) intimidation display by chest beating, equatorial forest of Kahuzi Biega Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, March 2009

Golden retrievers in boat {Canis familiaris} USA

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in preparation to knock it from the ice by creating a wave. Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, summer

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) paw seem from under water, Ozernaya River, Kuril Lake, South Kamchatka Sanctuary, Russia, August

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) portrait of orphaned juvenile Sophie, sucking piece of grass, Sweetwater Sanctuary, Kenya

Chimpanzee orphan Sophie eating fruit (Pan troglodytes) Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Kenya

Juvenile Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) climbing a tree trunk, Wolong China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda within Wolong Reserve, Sichuan Province, China 2006

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Mammals, the diverse group of animals that share common characteristics such as warm-bloodedness, hair or fur, and the ability to nurse their young. From the majestic brown bear and grey wolf roaming together in wetlands to the captivating sight of a pair of European grey wolves interacting in Tromso, Norway, these creatures never fail to captivate us with their beauty. Just like Mary Anning, a pioneering paleontologist who discovered important fossils from ancient mammals during her time (1799-1847), we continue to uncover fascinating insights about our mammalian ancestors. The hominid crania and Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1) also known as Lucy provide valuable clues about our evolutionary journey. But it's not just our own species that fascinates us; we are equally intrigued by other mammals' behaviors. Whether it's witnessing a wolverine gracefully walking over snow in Kamchatka or observing an African lioness up close with her intense gaze, these moments remind us of the incredible diversity within this animal group. Sperm whales resting peacefully off the coast of Pico in Portugal or encountering a wild Siberian/Amur tiger amidst woodland near Perekatnaj river evoke awe for their sheer power and grace. Even llamas can capture our attention with their unique charm when portrayed in stunning portraits against vibrant landscapes. As we delve deeper into understanding mammalian biology, concepts like sensory homunculus and motor homunculus help unravel how different parts of their bodies contribute to various senses and movements. These intricate details only deepen our appreciation for these remarkable creatures. Mammals encompass an extraordinary array of species that continually amaze us through their behavior, appearance, and evolutionary history. They remind us that nature's wonders extend far beyond what meets the eye – whether it be bears splashing through wetlands or tigers prowling silently through woodlands – mammals never cease to captivate our imagination.