Burrowing Collection

Mine and Countermine by Heath Robinson
A tunnelling stand off between a British and German soldier with the German soldier eventually burrowing so deeply he falls out of the other side of the world. Date: 1915

Burrowing Owls Love
Mating Burrowing Owls. The burrowing owl is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America

Preparing for Takeoff
Jane Lyons

Burrowing owl, Cape Coral, Florida Date: 11-01-2019

USA, Arizona. Burrowing owl close-up. Date: 04-03-2019

Mom and Kiddo
Mike He

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Florida Worm lizard burrowing, Rhineura Floridana, wild, Central Florida Date: 01-05-2016

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South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Close-up of a colorful Christmas tree worm or burrowing tube worm. Date: 11/02/2005

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Close up of brown saddled snake eel, or ophichthus bonaparti. Date: 01/03/2005

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African Burrowing Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus, Native to Southern Africa. Habitat: Rain Forests to Open Plains and Woodlands near water Date: 30/07/2008

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African Burrowing Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus, Native to Southern Africa. Habitat: Rain Forests to Open Plains and Woodlands near water Date: 30/07/2008

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African Burrowing Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus, Native to Southern Africa. Habitat: Rain Forests to Open Plains and Woodlands near water Date: 30/07/2008

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African Burrowing Bullfrog, Pyxicephalus adspersus, Native to Southern Africa. Habitat: Rain Forests to Open Plains and Woodlands near water Date: 30/07/2008

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Tri-Color Burrowing Scorpion, Opistothalmus walbergii, Native to Africa Date: 30/07/2008

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Stormy sky over the fall-colored vineyards of Burrowing Owl Wineryi in the Okanagan, BC, Canada. Date: 04/08/2006

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Snake Eel (Myrichthys maculosus), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Indonesia, South Sulawesi Province, Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve. Burrowing Clam (Tridacna crocea). Date: 15/02/2005

angry eyes
Leah Xu

Two Burrowing Owls standing facing each other at the end of a branch, London Zoo
3703987 Two Burrowing Owls standing facing each other at the end of a branch, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Harmful insects (colour litho)
971882 Harmful insects (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful insects. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 11 April 1897.); © Look and Learn

Slipper lobster and butterfly fan lobster
Slipper lobster, Thenus orientalis 1, and butterfly fan lobster, Ibacus peronii 2. Scillaro orientale, Ibaco di Peron. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Burrowing parrot, Cyanoliseus patagonus (Arara patagonica). Illustration by Edward Lear. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Indian burrowing frog and cape rain frog
Indian burrowing frog (Sphaerotheca breviceps (short-headed toad, Rana breviceps) and cape rain frog or giant rain frog, Breviceps gibbosus (le Bossu of la Cepede, Rana gibbosa)

Burrowing parrot and New Zealand kaka
Burrowing parrot, Cyanoliseus patagonus, and New Zealand kaka, Nestor meridionalis (endangered). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres

European rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit or burrowing hare, Lepus cuniculus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists

Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho)
971888 Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring insects hamful to forests)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 85
Hymenoptera: Colletes fodiens (Burrowing Colletes Bee) [Plant: Campanula glomerata (Clustered Bell-flower)] Date: 1824-39

Insects harmful to trees (colour litho)
971885 Insects harmful to trees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects harmful to trees)

A little insect and a great idea (litho)
976590 A little insect and a great idea (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little insect and a great idea)

Marmots at their Burrows (w / c on paper)
2601944 Marmots at their Burrows (w/c on paper) by Specht, August (b.1849); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; German, out of copyright

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Mating Burrowing Owls. The burrowing owl is a small, long-legged owl found throughout open landscapes of North and South America

4 eyes!
Itamar Campos

Sexton / Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus vespilloides) feeding on rabbit carcass, Upper Teesdale, Co. Durham, England, UK, June

The common cole (Talpa europea), 1828
The Common Mole (Talpa europea), 1828. A small burrowing mammal with a distribution from Britain to Japan. From British Quadrupeds by William MacGillivray

Sandworm (Nereis pellagica). Sandworms are marine annelid worms that burrow in wet sand and mud using parapodia (un jointed limb-like outgrowths) and setae (bristles) for locomotion

Rock boring Urchin, Echinometra mathaei, Hawaii, USA
A close look at a Rock boring urchin (Echinometra mathaei) also known as a burrowing urchin, Hawaii. This invertebrate grinds into solid limestone and excavates tubes

Close-up of a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp, Hawaii, USA
Close-up of a White Stripe Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Burrowing Owl perched Arizona USA, Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl hiding Arizona USA, Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl perched at pole USA, Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl perched at beam Arizona USA, Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl perched at rock USA, Athene cunicularia

Model of Itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrowing inside human skin

Side view of a Red Kneed Tarantula

Darkling Beetle - burrowing in the sand to escape heat of the day (Sympiezocnemis gigantea). sand dunes of Karakum desert - Turkmenistan - Spring - April

Illustration, Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata) digging in ground, side view

Illustration of Common Mole (Scalopus aquaticus) burrowing underground

Root-knot nematode larva, SEM
Root-knot nematode larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the whiplike larva of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Here, it is penetrating a tomato root

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"Burrowing: Unveiling the Hidden World Beneath" Beneath the surface lies a realm of mystery and ingenuity, where creatures and humans alike embark on daring adventures. From Heath Robinson's whimsical illustrations in "Mine and Countermine, " to the engineering marvels like Rotherhithe Road Tunnel burrowing under the mighty River Thames, we are captivated by the art of digging deep. In this captivating journey, prepare for takeoff as we delve into the world owls. These enchanting creatures, such as the one captured in Cape Coral, Florida or Arizona's close-up encounter, showcase their remarkable ability to create intricate homes underground. Witness their wide-eyed wonder as they navigate their subterranean abodes with grace. But it is not just wildlife that captures our attention; human endeavors also leave us astounded. Picture a mother guiding her little one through tunnels - an endearing moment that speaks volumes about love and protection. These heartwarming scenes remind us of our own instinctive need to safeguard those dear to us. DDE-90237300, DDE-90037560, DDE-90037335 - these cryptic codes hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled within these tunnels' depths. What secrets lie within? Perhaps tales of exploration or feats accomplished against all odds? As we explore further into this captivating world beneath our feet, let us appreciate both nature's wonders and mankind's audacity to venture into uncharted territories. Burrowing signifies resilience and adaptability; it symbolizes our innate desire for discovery. So next time you stumble upon a burrowed creature or pass by an underground tunnel like Rotherhithe Road Tunnel – pause for a moment. Reflect on the unseen worlds thriving beneath your very steps. Embrace curiosity and celebrate the spirit that connects us all in this vast tapestry called life.