Survival Of The Fittest Collection

Survival of the fittest, artwork
Survival of the fittest, conceptual artwork

Diptych with a lion hunting scene (ivory)
BAL165710 Diptych with a lion hunting scene (ivory) by Byzantine, (5th century); 33x10.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

A Texas Steer (colour litho)
870119 A Texas Steer (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic play by Charles Hale Hoyt (1859-1900).); Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Pre-historic football (colour litho)
3641604 Pre-historic football (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre-historic football. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

SK_0545
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Green subject

SK_0440
Umbilicus rupestris Navelwort Green subject Green b/g

SK_0330
Alliaria petiolata Mustard - Garlic mustard Green subject Green b/g

RC_0107
Variety not identified

RC_0108
Variety not identified

PT_0224
Pinus / Abies / Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Green subject

PT_0223
Pinus / Abies / Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Green subject

PT_0220
Pinus / Abies / Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Green subject

PT_0217
Pinus / Abies / Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Green subject

PT_0215
Variety not identified Brown subject

PT_0221
Lysichiton americanus Skunk cabbage Yellow subject

PT_0219
Pinus / Abies / Picea - variety not identified Pine / Fir / Spruce - variety not identified Green subject

PT_0216
Variety not identified Brown subject

PST_0145
Variety not identified Green subject Brown b/g

GP_0524
Sedum album Stonecrop - white White subject

GP_0512
Crocus vernus Crocus Mauve subject

GP_0494
Citrus sinensis Orange Green subject Brown b/g

GP_0352
Geranium robertianum Herb robert Pink subject

GP_0547
Centranthus ruber Valerian - Red valerian Pink subject

CS_C08-3247
variety not identified Colour Editorial Daytime Plant Nobody Container Growing Lifestyle Orientation - Horizontal orientation View - Front view Outdoor weathered, old, pipe, make do, mend, repair

CS_C08-0826
Sempervivum tectorum Houseleek Green subject

CS_C07-6097
Crocus vernus Flowering season - Spring Cottage garden plant Wild flower Colour Nobody Alike Colour - Rich colour Copy space Creative Daytime Flower Growing Group Many Meadow Open Orientation

CS_C08-2232
Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed White subject Green b/g

CS_C08-2233
Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed Pink subject

AMF_0038
Scabiosa lucida Scabious Green subject Brown b/g

AMF_0036
Scabiosa lucida Scabious Green subject Brown b/g

Ficus sp. Strangler Fig, wrapped around trunk of host tree

Young Grey wolf snifing scent in tundra, Alaska
Alert young Grey wolf (Canis lupus) sniffing scent of animals in red tundra, fall, Denali National Park, Alaska

Red Sockeye salmon in eddy and resting, Canada
Red Sockeye salmon milling in calm eddy and resting during their annual run to spawn, fall, Adams River, British Columbia, Canada

Norway, Svalbard, Underwater view of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) swimming in shallows near Langoya Island

Group of Ants

Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist C013 / 6595
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), British naturalist. Wallace organised expeditions to the Amazon and Malaysia and was the first European to see orang-utans in the wild

Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) fighting while in flight under midnight sun

Australia, Victoria, Morning sun lights sandy path through grassy beach along Great Ocean Road with crashing waves from Tasman Sea

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"Survival of the Fittest: Artwork Depicting Legendary Episodes and Natural Selection" In a world where only the strongest prevail, survival of the fittest reigns supreme. This concept is beautifully captured in various artworks that showcase both human encounters and animal instincts. One such artwork titled "Comanche and his wife encounter and fight with a Ute, " painted by an artist using pigments on deerskin, portrays a legendary episode filled with bravery and determination. The intense struggle between these tribes symbolizes the battle for dominance, highlighting how only those who adapt to their surroundings can thrive. Another captivating diptych features a lion hunting scene carved on ivory. This intricate masterpiece showcases nature's raw power as the king of beasts stalks its prey. It serves as a reminder that in this unforgiving ecosystem, only those equipped with strength, agility, and cunningness can secure their place at the top. Moving away from human-animal interactions but still emphasizing survival skills is "A Texas Steer. " This color lithograph captures the essence of resilience in livestock farming. Amidst harsh conditions, it depicts a robust steer navigating its way through adversity – showcasing how physical prowess determines success even within domesticated animals. Taking us back to prehistoric times is another colorful lithograph entitled "Pre-historic football. " Here we witness early humans engaging in competitive sports while honing their abilities for survival. In this ancient game resembling modern-day football, individuals must outperform one another to secure resources necessary for sustenance. These artworks (SK_0545), (SK_0440), (SK_0330), (RC_0107), (RC_0108), (PT_0224), (PT_0223) collectively remind us that life's challenges demand adaptation and perseverance. Whether it be through tribal conflicts or primal instincts exhibited by animals or even our ancestors' pursuit of resources - natural selection favors those who possess the strength, intelligence, and resilience to overcome obstacles.