Caution Collection (page 4)

Black-and-white tuxedo male kitten, Tuxie, 8 weeks, with black-and-white Dutch rabbit, against white background

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on stalk, West Country Wildlife Photography Centre, captive, June

European lynx (Lynx lynx) climbing a tree, captive, Norway, February

Kittens exploring garden lawn, Germany

Two European grey wolves (Canis lupus) in woodland, captive, Norway, February

Common Cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) captive occurs in Timor to New Guinea. Captive

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile spreading body weight over thin newly forming pack ice, trying not to break through, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Adult robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on twig in late winter. Dorset, UK February

Glass Frog (Cochranella mache) portrait, Ecuador, Endangered species

Red-bellied Lemur (Eulemur rubriventer) pair, Ialasatra, Madagascar

Willow grouse / Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in winter plumage. Wapusk National Park, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, March

Owlfly sulphur (Libelloides coccajus) on flower, near Gavarnie, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) in landscape, Utsjoki, Finland, April

Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) looking for salmon, Brooks river, Katmai national park, Alaska, North America

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) at a breeding colony. Fowlsheugh, Scotland, June

Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Aboriginal men approaching a settlers farm, 1912. Artist: Charles Robinson
Aboriginal men approaching a settlers farm, 1912. From More About The Empire by Alice Talwin Morris. [Blackie and Son Limited, London, Glasgow and Bombay, 1912]

Alice and the Bottle, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice and the Bottle, 1930. Alice with the bottle labelled DRINK ME, which she drinks causing her to shrink. From Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland

Experimental Gunnery, 19th century. Artist: William Greatbach
Experimental Gunnery, 19th century

A Walk-Over?, 1918. German emperor Wilhelm II regarding Russia as a doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach. Cartoon from Punch

Georgia, Mtskheta. A warning notice to keep off the grass

Road sign warning of mine shafts, Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia

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A rainstorm moves in towards Flamborough Head at twilight

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Pemaquid Point Light Station in Muscongus Bay at dawn

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Marshall Point Light Station glowing at night in Port Clyde

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Bass Harbor Lighthouse at dusk

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Pemaquid Point Light Station in Muscongus Bay

Close-up of a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) smelling and foraging for food in a bush; Atlin, British Columbia, Canada

Dramatic moon behind St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, England
Dramatic moon behind St. Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay and a shooting star in the night sky; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Black rhinoceros and calf standing in the long grass in Etosha National Park, Oshikoto, Namibia
Black rhinoceros and calf (Diceros bicornis) standing in a field of golden long grass on the savanna looking at the camera in Etosh National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

St Marys Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, England, UK
St Marys Island Lighthouse illuminated at night on Whitley Bay; Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Crown of Thorns, Marrakech, Morocco

Hare, Bavaria, Germany

Alpine Marmots, Marmota marmota, Hohe Tauern National Park, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Carinthia, Austria, Europe

Public notice advising caution to people thinking of joining illegal societies or unions, early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934

Allegory Peace under Stadholder Willem II Peace Time under Stadholder William II
Allegory of the Peace under Stadholder Willem II, Allegory of the Peace Time under Stadholder William II. From the right, the triumphal car of the Eendracht with Frederik Hendrik is pulled in by four

Passport map Canary Islands New Pascaert Carnarisse Eylande
Passport map of the Canary Islands New Pascaert of all the Carnarisse Eylande (title on object), Maritime map of the Canary Islands. With a compass rose, the North is on the left

Title page Exercitationes 1668 Father Tijd Mercury
Title page for: Exercitationes, 1668, 1668. With Father Tijd and Mercury in the foreground looking at texts and sculptures together

A Young Man Helps A Pretty Young Woman Into A Wherry Which Will Cross The Thames River In London. The Young Boatman Who Is Standing In The Water Holds The Boat Against The Landing-Place

Fiji, Vanua Levu, Tall Coconut Trees And Sign Beware Of Falling Nuts

Co Down, Ireland; Lifebelt

Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Head, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Red Fox Sitting Under A Shelter At The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center In Southcentral Alaska Captive

Bear With Open Mouth

Bears In Water

Bear With Paw Over Eye

English league Division One match at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace 2 v Tottenham Hotspur 3. Spurs footballer Paul Gascoigne being booked the referee. 18th November 1989

English League Division One match. Wimbledon 3 v Nottingham Forest 1. referee Ray Lewis having a go at Dennis Wise. 3rd March 1991

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"Caution: Navigating the Path of Safety" From the towering Barnegat Lighthouse in Ocean County, New Jersey, to the picturesque St. Catherines Point Lighthouse on England's Isle of Wight, a universal language that transcends borders and continents. In North America and Europe alike, these beacons serve as reminders to sailors and travelers of the perils that lie ahead. As we gaze upon the Tybee Island Lighthouse in Savannah, Georgia, its light piercing through the darkness with unwavering determination, we are reminded that caution knows no boundaries. Whether you're a seasoned mariner or a novice driver exploring unfamiliar roads, heed this warning: tread carefully. History too has taught us valuable lessons about caution. From posters warning against illegal oaths in 19th-century England to Captain Spurrier's unfortunate fate at Romford in 1865 – immortalized by artists like John Leech and Hablot Knight Browne – we learn that recklessness can have dire consequences. Even our furry friends understand the importance of caution. Picture a mischievous Bengal cat perched high up on a tree branch; it reminds us that sometimes curiosity must be tempered with prudence. In Victoria, Australia, warnings take on an even more tangible form - signs alerting passersby to watch out for slithering snakes remind us to stay vigilant amidst nature's wonders. And then there are those moments when Mother Nature herself sends forth her own warnings. The sight of a tsunami warning sign serves as an urgent reminder that life can change in an instant; it compels us to prepare ourselves for unforeseen challenges. So let us embrace caution as both shield and guide on our journey through life. Let these images from around the world remind us that being mindful of potential dangers is not just prudent but essential for our well-being. May they inspire us all to navigate each step with care and to appreciate the value in our ever-changing world.