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Premium Framed Print : Brown (Subantarctic) Skua. Quarreling over carcass on the ice, Oct Antarctic
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Brown (Subantarctic) Skua. Quarreling over carcass on the ice, Oct Antarctic
CK-4249
Brown (Subantarctic) Skua. Quarreling over carcass on the ice
Stercorarius antartica
Latin previously Catharacta antartica
Chris Knights
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Media ID 1292639
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Feathers Fly as Skuas Squabble - A Hilarious Ice Showdown!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this uproarious snapshot captured by wildlife enthusiast Chris Knights, we witness a feathery frenzy on the icy plains of Antarctica. CK-4249, better known as the Brown (Subantarctic) Skua, finds itself embroiled in an intense quarrel over a tantalizing carcass with its avian counterpart. These two sky warriors engage in an epic battle for dominance and feeding rights. With snowflakes swirling around them like confetti, these skua daredevils showcase their aggressive side while communicating through fierce squawks and daring flight maneuvers. It's a high-stakes game of survival where only the boldest will prevail! As they swoop and dive above the frozen landscape, their wings create mesmerizing patterns against the backdrop of pure white ice. The dominant skua flaunts its power while asserting control over this precious food source, leaving its submissive opponent to ponder other meal options. This display of behavior reminds us that even in the harshest environments, nature never fails to entertain us with its quirky antics. So next time you stumble upon a print like this one from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment collection by Chris Knights, be prepared to embark on a wild adventure filled with flying feathers and comical confrontations!
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