Moult Collection

Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) standing on ridge, during moult from grey summer fur to winter white. Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, September

Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) yawning, during moult from grey summer fur to winter white. Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, September

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in early morning light removing its own feathers, during moulting, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, Europe. August

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus) juvenile grooming ears, Wiltshire, UK, May. Sequence 1 of 3

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) with Snow goose egg in mouth, mid moult from winter to summer fur, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, June

Aggregation of thousands of Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) for moulting, South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) with Snow goose egg in mouth, mid moult from winter to summer fur, Wrangel Island, Far Eastern Russia, May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) moulting and plucking its own feathers, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. August

Leaf mimic bush cricket or katydid (unknown species, family Tettigoniidae) in the middle of moulting its skin. Moulting from one sub-adult stage (instar) to another is known as ecdysis

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks, in mid-moult. Farne Islands, Northumberland, July

Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) at sunset, during moult from grey summer fur to winter white. Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, September

Louis Moult Makes A Run On Goal
PNE striker Louis Moult makes a run on goal as PNE tak eon Leeds United in the SkyBet Championship. Leeds Utd v PNE, Tuesdat 18th September 2018. Green third Kit Louis Moult

South Sands and The Moult, Salcombe, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) large group gathering together, rubbing together to shed skin, interacting and defecating. Indian Ocean, March

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup about four weeks old, moulting, swimming under sea ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada

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Cicada emerging from moulted exoskeleton during ecdysis - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 02-Aug-20

Long-tailed paradise whydah, Vidua paradisaea, in breeding plumage and after moulting (non-breeding male). Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

The Late Mr J A Froude (b / w photo)
1107747 The Late Mr J A Froude (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Mr J A Froude)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup on a breeding beach, Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) using freshwater pools along the shore line and in the adjacent fields as place to learn to swim, Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Louis Moult Takes On The Middlesbrough Defence
Middlesbrough, PNE, 27/11/18, Deepdale, Sky Bet Championship, DK, PNE v Middlesbrough, Home Kit, Louis Moult (1)

Louis Moult Gets Wiped Out
PNEs No.9 can be seen having his feet taken from under him as PNE take on Bolton Wanderers at Deepdale. PNE v Bolton Wanderers, Louis Moult, Home Kit (7)

Louis Moult Looks to Attack
DK, PNE v Bolton Wanderers, Louis Moult, Home Kit (1)

Louis Moult Takes On Three Defenders
PNE No.9 takeson three Brentford players in their match at Deepdale. Louis is followed closely by the supporting Alan Browne, PNE are wearing their white home kit PNE v Brentford

Louis Moult On The Ball
PNEs no.9 Louis Moult on the ball at Deepdale as PNE take on Queens Park Rangers on the opening weekend of the 2018/19 SkyBet Championship Season. PNE v QPR, Saturday 4th August 2018

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo - young showing pin feathers on its head as it moults into its adult plumage - Brisbane
EL-1908 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo - young showing pin feathers on its head as it moults into its adult plumage Brisbane - Queensland - Australia Cacatua galerita Eric Lindgren Please note that prints

northern goshawk portret in moult, Netherlands

Moulting adult Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus Titchwell Norfolk July

Sanderling Calidris alba adult moulting from breeding to non breeding plumage Norfolk August

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla moulting adult in non-breeding plumage September Merseyside

Mallard Anas platyrhynchos male in eclipse (moult) autumn UK

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis) on the beach of Half Moon Bay on Livingstone Island, Antartica Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis Antartica) preening on the beach of Half Moon Day on Livingstone Island

W Moult and J Fidler, workers at hatworks
Ernest Battersby took a number of photogrpahs of employees at the family hatworks in Stockport, and noted their names as well

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Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Praying Mantis Praying Mantis moulted exoskeleton Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Spider Crab on sea squirt moulting with old skeleton. Date:

Dr E. S. Moult, left, Royal Aeronatical Society President?
Dr E.S. Moult, left, Royal Aeronatical Society President 1960-1961 is presented with his Royal Aeronautical Society Silver Medal by E.T

Exuvia, remaining larval skin, cast skin of a dragonfly, old skin after moulting

White-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla nivalis) adult, moulting breeding plumage, standing on snow, at 2500m, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) adult male, moulting into breeding plumage, swimming, Norfolk, England, March

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) adult, moulting into breeding plumage, standing in shallow water, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, February

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) adult male, in flight, transferring Centipede (Scolopendra sp.) prey from talons to beak, Trujillo Bullring, Trujillo, Caceres Province, Extremadura, Spain, April

Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) immature male, moulting into adult plumage, perched on twig, Canopy Tower, Panama, November

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) adult pair, moulting into breeding plumage, standing on harbour wall at sunset, with 19th century stone lighthouse of pier visible in background, East Pier

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Wigeon (Anas penelope) Date:

Jackass Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) immature, moulting into adult plumage, standing on rock, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, December

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"Moult: Nature's Transformational Process Unveiled" Witness the stunning Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) standing proudly on a ridge, undergoing its moult from grey summer fur to winter white. A true symbol of adaptation in the harsh Arctic environment. Caught mid-yawn, an Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) reveals its transition from grey summer fur to the pristine white coat of winter. A mesmerizing transformation that ensures survival in snowy landscapes. In the tranquil Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) gracefully removes its own feathers during moulting as it prepares for a new season ahead. A captivating sight bathed in early morning light. Explore the picturesque South Sands and The Moult in Salcombe, Devon, where nature takes center stage during this enchanting period of renewal and growth. Delicate yet meticulous, watch as a juvenile Rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus) grooms its ears with utmost care in Wiltshire, UK during May - a testament to nature's attention to detail even at such tender ages. Captured amidst its transformation from winter to summer fur, an Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) clutches a Snow goose egg tightly within its mouth - showcasing both vulnerability and resilience during this crucial phase of change. Dive into the depths of South's waters where thousands of Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii) congregate for their moulting process - an awe-inspiring spectacle that reminds us of nature's intricate cycles. Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), majestic giants of the Indian Ocean gather together not only for shedding their skin but also engaging in social interactions and defecating - highlighting how moulting is a communal affair.