Scavengers Collection (page 6)

Fishing boat at sea, with seagull flock following, Vardo, Finnmark, Norway

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, feeding, scavenging amongst vultures at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) adult, in flight, Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, Corrientes, Argentina, november

Rueppells Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) adults, group feeding, scavenging at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) pup, standing in grass, Masai Mara, Kenya

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult female with cub, feeding on dead bird, standing on beach, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) adults, flock scavenging on rubbish dump, Guwahati, Assam, India, january

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) flock, with Lappet-faced Vulture (Aegypius tracheliotus), perched on dead tree, Chobe N.P. Botswana

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, standing on Western Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) carcass, Norway, february

Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) adult female, scent marking territory, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adults, with tail spread as sign of intraspecific aggression, feeding at African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) carcass, South Luangwa N.P. Zambia

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) adult, perched on dead branch, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) adult, and Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, feeding, scavenging at Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetus taurinus) carcass, Serengeti N.P

Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) two adults, feeding, scavenging on carcass of dead cow, Napahai, Yunnan, China, may

Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult, feeding, carrying head of dead Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Kanha N. P
Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult, feeding, carrying head of dead Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Kanha N.P. Madhya Pradesh, India

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult, feeding on head of dead Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Kanha N. P. Madhya Pradesh, India
Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult, feeding on head of dead Spotted Deer (Axis axis), Kanha N.P. Madhya Pradesh, India

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) two adults, fighting, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, september

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) adult, feeding, scavenging on dead Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) carcase floating in sea, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) adult, resting on ground in evening sunlight, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, jumping up at White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) flock, interspecific aggression, feeding at African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) carcass, South Luangwa N.P

White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis) adult, feeding at cattle carcass, India

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) adult, standing on ground, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania, november
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) adult, standing on ground, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania, november

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) adult, in flight, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U. S. A
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) adult, in flight, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.A

Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) immature, perched on snag, Kaziranga N. P. Assam, India, january
Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) immature, perched on snag, Kaziranga N.P. Assam, India, january

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) two adults, feeding on Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor) carcass, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.A

Common Raven (Corvus corax) adult, feeding, scavenging on Western Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) carcass, Norway, february

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) adult, standing on post, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U. S. A
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) adult, standing on post, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.A

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus), Rueppell's Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) and Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adults, feeding

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) immature, scavenging at rubbish dump, Gambia, january

Southern Giant-petrel (Macronectes giganteus) adult, feeding, scavenging on seal carcass, South Georgia, november

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) adult, in flight, taking off from slope, Aren, Pyrenees, Spain, january

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus fumidus) adult, feeding on wounds of live but paralysed Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalis arnee) wounded by Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Kaziranga N.P

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) adult, feeding on carrion, Aren, Pyrenees, Spain, january

Little Owl (Athene noctua) adult, feeding, scavenging on European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) carcass, being troubled by wasps, Leicestershire, England, july

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) immature, feeding on Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) carcass, standing on beach, Norfolk, England, october

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) adult female, in flight, Patagonia, Chile, november

Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus) adult, feeding, scavenging dead fish on beach, Gambia, january

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Scavengers: Nature's Cleanup Crew In the vast landscapes of Farming MAW, five gulls gracefully follow the plough, eagerly awaiting their chance to feast on freshly unearthed treasures. These resourceful birds have mastered the art of scavenging in South Downs, Essex UK. Meanwhile, a Spotted Hyena prowls through Thessaloniki, Greece - its keen senses detecting any hint of discarded food or forgotten morsels. Street sweepers take a moment to rest and observe this efficient scavenger at work. A haunting sight unfolds as a flock of vultures perches upon a dead tree. Their sharp eyes scan the horizon for signs of carrion; they are nature's ultimate recyclers, ensuring that no part goes to waste. Perched on a tree stump with a fish in its talons, the majestic White-tailed Sea Eagle reigns over its domain. The Hooded Crow watches intently nearby, waiting for an opportunity to snatch up any leftovers from this regal feast. In New Zealand's Southland region resides the Kea Mountain Parrot - mischievous and intelligent scavengers known for their curiosity and knack for finding sustenance amidst challenging terrain. History reveals our long-standing fascination with these creatures. In 1811, "The Walking Committee" captured society's intrigue with scavenging animals through hand-colored engravings. Similarly, "Officious Foxes" portrayed foxes as cunning opportunists in 1876. Even amongst themselves, scavengers engage in fierce battles for survival. Vulture Fight showcases their competitive nature as they fight tooth and claw over limited resources - only the strongest will prevail. Artistic interpretations also shed light on these remarkable creatures' beauty and diversity. " Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, " created in 1899 using color lithography techniques, highlights various crustaceans involved in cleaning ecosystems by consuming decaying matter.