Fittest Collection

Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece
Cartoon of an Ichthyosaurus as a museum piece, in the Ballad of the Ichthyosaurus

A Visit to the Irish Pig! With reflections Physical & Moral
George III, accompanied by the Lord Chamberlain Salisbury, inspects a gigantic pig. Salisbury announces That Pig is the Tallest Fittest Properest Pig to stand before the K[ing]

Specimens of evolution at a grand dinner
The survival of the fittest -- specimens of evolution take part in a grand dinner. The handsome and the clever walk arm in arm, watched by many servants

Let's settle the score
Peet van den Berg

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) yawning opens while walking on snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) leaping between snow-covered icebergs along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) resting on iceberg along northern coastline Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kits standing by reindeer bones on tundra along Diskobukta Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kits playing on tundra along Diskobukta Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kits chewing on reindeer skeleton on tundra along Diskobukta Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) kit feeding on Kittiwake kill on tundra along Diskobukta Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kit playing on tundra along Diskobukta Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kit playing in wildflowers on tundra along Diskobukta. Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) kit feeding on Kittiwake kill on tundra along Diskobukta Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) kit feeding on Kittiwake kill on tundra along Diskobukta Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) kit feeding on Kittiwake kill on tundra along Diskobukta Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Kist chewing on reindeer skeleton on tundra along Diskobukta Bay Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) fight while feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) swimming in cold sea at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) fight while feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) feeding on carcass of dead Fin Whale floating in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in cold sea at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor in late summer Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass at Sallyhammna Harbor during late summer storm Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding on dead Fin Whale at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) feeding atop Fin Whale carcass along Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Ivory Gulls (Pagophila eburnea) fight while feeding on dead Fin Whale carcass in Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) swimming in Sallyhammna Harbor at Spitsbergen Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) play fighting while swimming in cold sea at Sallyhammna Harbor Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) with head down sniffing closely at melting fjord ice in Sabinebukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar Bear cub (Ursus maritimus) lies dead on rocky tundra on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub lies dead in on barren landscape on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet, Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cub lies dead in on barren landscape on Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) carries small fish above harbor Longyearbyen Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) carries small fish above harbor Longyearbyen Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) fighting while in flight under midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Underwater view of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) swimming in shallows near Langoya Island Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, Victoria, Great Otway National Park, Eucalyptus forest canopy along Great Ocean Road at sunset on summer evening Date: 17/07/2007

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Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Gray Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus) swimming in tank at Sydney Aquarium Date: 17/07/2007

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Young Lion cub (Panthera leo) leaps over termite mound while playing at sunrise on savanna Date: 17/07/2007

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Remote camera close-up of Lioness (Panthera leo) standing near sleeping pride on savanna Date: 17/07/2007

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"Fittest: A Journey through Time and Evolution" Step into the museum and witness the majestic Ichthyosaurus, a relic of ancient times. Its fossilized remains serve as a reminder of the relentless pursuit of fitness in nature's grand design. Embark on an extraordinary adventure titled "A Visit to the Irish Pig. With reflections Physical & Moral. " Explore how physical attributes have shaped these creatures throughout history, adapting them to their environments with remarkable precision. As you wander further, marvel at the specimens of evolution showcased at a grand dinner. Witness firsthand how different species have evolved over time, each displaying unique adaptations that make them perfectly suited for survival in their respective habitats. DDE-90033862 stands tall as an emblem of strength and resilience. This specimen embodies the essence of being fit - physically robust and mentally agile, ready to conquer any challenge that comes its way. In contrast, DDE-90033863 showcases gracefulness and agility. It exemplifies how adaptability is key to survival in ever-changing landscapes where only the they are thrive. Delve deeper into this captivating exhibition with DDE-90033860 and DDE-90033861. These specimens reveal intricate details about natural selection and genetic variations that shape life forms across generations. Observe closely as DDE-90033841 unveils secrets hidden within its DNA strands. Discover how minute changes can lead to significant transformations over time – proof that even small adjustments contribute to becoming more fit for survival. Continue your exploration with DDE-90033791, DDE-90033653, DDE-90033649, and finally reach out for knowledge embodied by DDE-90033648. Each exhibit holds clues about adaptation strategies employed by various organisms striving for ultimate fitness amidst ever-evolving ecosystems. "Fittest" encapsulates nature's perpetual quest for perfection – an ode to those who embrace change while staying true to themselves.