Burrow Collection (page 5)

Illustration of Six-lined Racerunner, Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, Meadow Vole Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, Burrowing Owl, and Bullsnake in tunnel and burrow system

Illustration of the burrowing technique of a Razor clam (Ensis sp. )
Illustration of the burrowing technique of a Razor clam (Ensis sp.)

Illustration of Arenicola marina (Lugworm or Sandworm) in tunnel underneath a beach

Cross section illustration of Prairie Dog burrow with tunnels and family in chamber and adult sitting near entrance

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European Brown Bear cub standing at entrance to den. Date:

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European Brown Bear cubs standing in entrance to den. Date:

Lizardfish feeding on a fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Open grave in a cemetery

European Hedgehog -Erinaceus europaeus- with young, 19 days, in the nest in an old tree stump, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Hedgehog -Erinaceus europaeus- in old tree stump, Allgau, Bavaria, Germany

Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Very important small game mammal. Home
Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) Very important small game mammal. Eastern Wyoming. USA

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MOLE CRICKET - underground, cross-section of earth / soil (Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa) Date:

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SURICATE / Meerkat - Family with young on lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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SURICATE / Meerkat - Family with young on lookout at the edge of their burrow (Suricata suricatta) Date:

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WOMBAT Burrow / warren Date:

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Cheesman's Gerbil - at burrow entrance (Gerbilus cheesmani) Date:

Tarantula - with egg case in burrow - Amazonas - Venezuela
NG-583 Tarantula / Bird-Eating Spider - with egg case in burrow Amazonas - Venezuela Theraphosa blondi Nick Gordon contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Short-beaked Echidna - in burrow AU-1261
PPC-20088 Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater - in underground burrow Distribution: Australia, Tasmania and SE New Guinea Tachyglossus aculeatus D. Parer & E

Rabbit - babies at warren opening
SM-334 Rabbit - babies at warren opening Stefan Meyers contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Yellow mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) standing on watch. The yellow mongoose is a social mammal that inhabits savannah and scrub in southern Africa

Puffin, Fratercula arctica, peering from nest burrow, Shetland, Scotland, June

decorated crab home - beach crabs dig holes into the sand soon after the water recedes
SAS-1236 decorated crab home - beach crabs dig holes into the sand soon after the water recedes Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia

Rabbit SM 352 Oryctolagus coniculus © Stefan Meyers / ARDEA LONDON
SM-352 Common RABBIT - sitting up Oryctolagus coniculus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Siberian Lemming - young pops out at the entrance of its burrow to check for danger
ANZ-982 Siberian Lemming - young pops out at the entrance of its burrow to check for danger. tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Olympic Marmot - looking out of burrow. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. _AAX6816
TOM-1512 Olympic Marmot - looking out of burrow. Olympic National Park, Washington, USA. Marmota olympus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rainbow Bee-eater at nest Nesting in the middle of the Mt Barnett camping ground, Gibb River Road, Kimberley
DH-3938 Rainbow Bee-eater - at nest Nesting in the middle of the Mt Barnett camping ground, Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia. Merops ornatus Inhabits open woodland throughout Australia

Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) warren with rabbits inside and outside

Cross-section of hamster burrows with hamsters sitting inside

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Sand Martin - couple at nesting entrance - Sweden Date:

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Sand Martin - couple at nesting entrance - Sweden Date:

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Sand Martin - couple at nesting entrance - Sweden Date:

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Sand Martin - bird at nesting entrance - Sweden Date:

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Sand Martin - bird at nesting entrance - Sweden Date:

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European Badger - entrance to set - Germany Date:

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European Badger - entrance to set - Germany Date:

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - fat adult - ready for hibernation - feeds on grasses near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - morning - July

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - fat adult - observes and sniffs surroundings for a potential danger near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - morning - July

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - observes surroundings for a potential danger near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - early morning - July

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - observes and sniffs surroundings for a potential danger near a burrow (Marmota bobak). common in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - early morning - July

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - a pair of fat adults near a burrow - marmot on the left stretches after just coming out of a burrow - catching the first sun (Marmota bobak)

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - a burrow complex in steppe (Marmota bobak). typical in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult, ready for hibernation - observe surroundings for danger and catches the morning sun near a burrow (Marmota bobak)

Bobak / Steppe Marmot - adult - whistles warning others - near a burrow in steppe - observes an intruder from a distance (Marmota bobak). steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - June

Red-cheeked Souslik - adult near a burrow in steppe (Citellius major Pallas). in steppes of Orenburg region - South Russia - June

Siberian Lemming muzzle adult nibbles grass by the entrance of the burrow (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming - adult near its burrow in tundra (Lemmus sibiricus ). near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August. Entrance overgrown with moss

Siberian Lemming - young pops out at the entrance of its burrow. This particular individual has greyish colour (Lemmus sibiricus). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Siberian Lemming - adult near its burrow (the shape of moss indicates that some entrances were used by generations of lemmings) (Lemmus sibiricus ). tundra near Dikson - Russian Arctic

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In the vast landscapes of Sublette County, Wyoming, two young Burrowing owls curiously stand at the edge of their underground sanctuary. Their wide eyes reflect the untamed beauty of the American wilderness as they prepare to embark on their nocturnal adventures. Meanwhile, in a distant time and place, South Condurrow Mine in Camborne, Cornwall witnessed bustling activity back in 1892. Miners tirelessly burrowed deep into the earth's crust, seeking precious minerals that would shape industries and communities for generations to come. But not all they are man-made; nature has its own architects too. In dry regions of North East Africa, Naked Mole Rats diligently dig intricate tunnels with their incisor teeth. These blind creatures navigate through darkness beneath arid lands, creating an underground network that ensures their survival. Back in Cornwall's mining history, King Edward VII Mine stood proudly on South Condurrow soil on November 27th, 1903. The miners' perseverance echoed through every tunnel they carved out—a testament to human determination and resilience within Earth's depths. While moles may be small compared to mighty mineshafts or expansive deserts, these industrious creatures play a vital role in shaping our ecosystems. With unmatched precision and agility, they create intricate networks below ground level—nature's hidden highways connecting various habitats together. June 1908 brought another chapter to South Condurrow Mine's story—a tale etched deep within Cornwall's rich heritage. As miners delved further into the earth's embrace with each passing day, new discoveries awaited them—both treasures from Mother Nature herself and tales whispered by ancient rocks. From Wales to Western Australia—the wonders of burrows span across continents and oceans alike. An adult puffin guards its precious puffling at the entrance of their cozy abode in Wales while an adventurous mudskipper finds solace within a muddy burrow along Vansittart Bay's vast mud flats in Kimberley.