Gape Collection

The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving)
1046277 The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salvation Army in Ceylon)

Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho)
5224725 Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules)

Head of an Emerald Tree Boa, with its mouth open, held by the neck, by its keeper
3688408 Head of an Emerald Tree Boa, with its mouth open, held by the neck, by its keeper, London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur head, computer artwork. This dinosaur lived in North America and Asia from about 70 million years ago until the mass extinction of the dinosaurs some 5 million years later

Yawning Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) At Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Childs molars and tongue. View of a 12-year-old girls lower teeth and tongue. The molars are in their pre-wisdom teeth eruption configuration

Fledgling Blackbird Turdus merula standing on edge of nest in garden UK spring

Yawning hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Adult feeding young swallows on the nest - Cornwall - UK
DAC-465 Adult feeding young swallows on the nest Cornwall - UK Hirundo rustica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Young Swallows on the nest - Cornwall - UK
DAC-464 Young Swallows on the nest Cornwall - UK Hirundo rustica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mountain gorilla male yawning
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) male yawning. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda, Uganda and Zaire

Antarctic fur seal male roaring
Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) male opening its mouth. The male is much larger than the female, reaching a length of up to 2 metres and a weight of 120 kilograms

Tyrannosaurus rex, artwork. This dinosaur lived in North America and Asia from about 70 million years ago until the extinction of the dinosaurs some 5 million years later

Razorbill - on a rock gaping - with mouth wide open
DAC-45 Razorbill - on a rock gaping - with mouth wide open Alca torda David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Newly hatched Blue Tit chicks and adult in a nestbox
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Twenty four foot saltwater crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), Hartleys Creek, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

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"Gape: A Universal Expression of Surprise, Hunger, and Fatigue" The Salvation Army in Ceylon (engraving): As the impoverished locals lined up for aid, their mouths agape with hope, the Salvation Army provided a glimmer of light in their darkest hour. Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho): In an amusing scene captured on lithograph, mischievous rascals couldn't help but gape wide-eyed as they stumbled upon something unexpected. Head of an Emerald Tree Boa, with its mouth open, held by the neck, by its keeper: With jaws unhinged and fangs exposed, this mesmerizing snake reminds us that nature's creatures often use their gaping mouths as both defense and offense. Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur head: The mighty T-rex roared with its massive jaws wide open – a fearsome sight that sent shivers down even the bravest explorers' spines. Yawning Hippopotamus at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania: Even kings of the river need their beauty sleep. This yawning hippopotamus showcases how animals too experience fatigue just like humans do. Child's molars and tongue: Growing up means losing baby teeth to make way for permanent ones – these tiny molars remind us of childhood innocence and dental milestones. Fledgling Blackbird Turdus merula standing on edge of nest in garden UK spring: With wings spread wide and beak agape in anticipation of flight lessons from mama bird nearby; this young blackbird is ready to take its first leap into independence. Napoleon wrasse: Underneath turquoise waters lies a majestic creature known as the Napoleon wrasse; adorned with vibrant colors and an impressive mouth resembling a captivating yawn frozen in time. Adult feeding young swallows on the nest - Cornwall - UK.