Mottled Collection (page 8)

Viperine water snake, long streamlined body, thick protective scales, mottled colouring, large eyes, two nostrils at tip of snout, swimming, body below surface, head above

Two Desert Tortoises, hard shell made of bone plates, mottled colours camouflage shell, small scales protecting eyes, short claws for gripping, leathery skin, standing on rocks

Ornate horned toad, bumpy mottled green, red, and black skin

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6044
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6046
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

True tulip shells C016 / 6036
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

True tulip shells C016 / 6032
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6045
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Trochus snail shells C016 / 6043
Pair of Trochus niloticus shells. This herbivorous marine gastropod is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Crocodile flatfish
A crocodile fish, Cymbacephalus beauforti. The flat body shape and colouration help it blend into the sea floor. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Flower crab, artwork C016 / 5536
Flower crab (Portunus pelagicus). Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge, circa 1910

A collection of eggs from western Asia

Plate 205 from Reichenbachs Synopsis Avium
Plate 205 from Heinrich Gottlieb Ludwig Reichenbachs Synopsis Avium. Gallinaceae, (1848)

Pardalotus punctatus, spotted pardalote
Watercolour 287 by Thomas Watling from the Watling Collection titled New Holland Manakins

Platycercus eximius, eastern rosella
Watercolour 37 by the Port Jackson Painter from Banks Manuscript 34, (c. 1790)

Strombus luhuanus, red-mouthed stromb
Watercolour 392 by Thomas Watling, entitled Gung-e-ra-nere, from the Watling Collection

Sceloglaux albifacies, laughing owl
This owl, native only to New Zealand, became extinct in c. 1914, probably due to deforestation and the disappearance of its favourite prey the Kiori rat. Artist unknown

Numenius arquata, Eurasian curlew
Plate 17 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Loxia curvirostra, red crossbill, Loxia scotica, Scottish cr
Plate 27 from William MacGillivrays Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841)

Plate 94 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Pluvalis squatarola, grey plover and other owls
Large Series plate 6, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Philomacus pugnax, ruff
Plate 62 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Turnix sylvaticus, Common buttonquail
Plate 16 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Arboricola javanica, Javan partridge
Plate 86, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Anser fabalis, bean goose
Plate 2 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Limosa limosa, black-tailed godwit
Plate 50 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ceryle rudis, pied kingfisher
Plate 32, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Limnodromus griseus, short-billed dowitcher
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

LS Plate 165 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Arenaria interpres, ruddy turnstone and other birds
Large Series plate 15, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Francolinus capensis, Cape francolin

LS Plate 181 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Anas querquedula, garganey
Plate 17 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Plate 79 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

LS Plate 13 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 13, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

LS Plate 189 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Columba torringtoni, Sri Lanka woodpigeon
Plate 83, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

LS Plate 139 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Falco subbuteo, hobby, Terpsiphone sp. Paradise-flycatcher
Large Series plate 3, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Scytalopus magellanicus, Magellanic tapaculo
Ff. 163. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Motacilla magellanica and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phalaropus fulicarius, grey phalarope
Plate 81 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Jynx torquilla, northern wryneck
Plate 76 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Turnix sp. Buttonquail
Plate 85, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

LS Plate 7 from the John Reeves Collection
Large Series plate 7, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Proteus illustration
Plate X11 from Observations de Zoologie et d Anatomie Comparee (1811) Vol 1, by Humboldt & Bonpland. Entitled Proteus, seu larva salamandrae, Mexicanis axolotl

Nettapus coromandelianus, cotton teal

Plate 85 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Tringa erythropus, spotted redshank
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Mottled: A Tapestry of Nature's Colors" In the dense forests of New Zealand, a Strigops habroptilus, commonly known as the kakapo, displays its mottled plumage. With intricate patterns blending shades of green and brown, it effortlessly camouflages itself among the foliage. On a branch high above, a Red kite (Milvus milvus) perches gracefully. Its feathers are adorned with an enchanting mix of reds and browns, creating a stunning mottled effect that catches the eye. Not far away, a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) stands tall on another branch. Its sleek body showcases an exquisite blend of dark and light hues - nature's own masterpiece in mottling. Down by the shimmering waters stand lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor), their delicate pink plumage speckled with patches of white. The subtle mottling adds depth to their already captivating appearance. Venturing into the depths below sea level lies an epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum). Its skin is beautifully patterned with spots and blotches in varying shades - an underwater marvel in natural mottling. Moving towards freshwater habitats, we encounter lampreys - Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey. These ancient creatures boast bodies covered in scales displaying mesmerizing patterns resembling delicate brushstrokes across their skin. Flipping through pages filled with avian wonders brings us to page 78 where an Eastern Curlew (w / c on paper) captures our attention. The artist skillfully portrays its elegant form using watercolors that create soft gradients and gentle mottling effects. Perched behind a cactus hides the Gila Monster lizard (Heloderma suspectum), showcasing its unique textured skin marked by irregular patches arranged like puzzle pieces. Its mottled appearance serves as a natural defense against predators.