Mammalia Collection (page 5)

Grey wolf (Canis lupus) adult greeted by cub, captive, USA

Bison (Bison bison) herd walking in snow, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, February

Pine marten (Martes martes) portrait, Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Scotland, August. Highly commended in the Portrait category of the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) Competition 2016

Badger (Meles meles) adult, backlit at sunset, scratching its ears, Derbyshire, UK, May. Winner of the Animal Behaviour category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

RF - Red Deer stag (Cervus elaphus) in snow-covered pine forest. Scotland, UK. December

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) in heavy snow, Cheshire, UK, March

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) underwater, Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico, Eastern Pacific Ocean

Impala with Oxpeckers. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Coastal brown bear (Ursus arctos) and cub, Lake Clarke National Park, Alaska, September

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) cub yawning. Yuan Meng, first giant panda ever born in France, age 10 months, Captive at Beauval Zoo, Saint Aignan sur Cher, France

Polar bear cub 3 months (Ursus maritimus) playing in the front of the day den in march. Wapusk National Park. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Lion (Panthera leo) cubs playing, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socialising under the surface, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Vulnerable species

RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana. Endangered species

Southern Viscacha or Mountain Viscacha (Lagidium viscacia), Potosi, Bolivia, South America

Muskrat -Ondatra zibethicus-, adult sitting on the shore of a pond eating grass, Illmitz, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Mammoth skeleton drawing
Plate 10 from Memoires de L Acadamie Imperiale des Sciences, Vol 5, 1815

Skull of a pigmy hippo
Model of a pigmy hippo skull from Cyprus

Tooth from a woolly mammoth
Tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth, specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Petaurus breviceps ariel, sugar glider
Petaurus breviceps ariel (Gould, 1849) sugar glider. BMNH 1842.5.26.1, female skin & skull, lectotype photographed next to specimen BMNH 1855.12.24.308 paralectotype skin

Australopithecus afarensis
Illustration by Maurice Wilson of extinct African hominids (Australopithecus afarensis) living 3-4 million years ago. They walked upright, although they retained the ability to climb trees

Pedigree of Man
Tab XV from Ernst Haeckel (1879) The Evolution of man: a popular exposition of the principal points of human ontogeny and phylogeny, London: Kegan Paul, 2 v: ill

Homo heidelbergensis in action
A reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) female territorial marking by rubbing cheek against ancient Manchurian fir tree, Land of the Leopard National Park, Far East Russia, November

Gaur (Bos gaurus) Manas National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, Assam, India

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in snowy landscape with trees and two Crows (Corfus corone) winter, Jura, Switzerland

Kiang (Equus kiang) herd grazing on steppe in evening light, mountains in background. Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, Tibetan plateau, Qinghai, China. October 2019

Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica). Captive, with digitally added leaf pattern

Coyote (Canis latrans) walking through deep winter snow. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on fallen tree in pine woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

American bison (Bison bison) male walking through deep snow. Hayden Valley. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. January

Wild Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) at night with city lights and sky glow behind, Switzerland. December. Taken with remote camera trap

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) portrait in the Ozernaya River, Kuril Lake, South Kamchatka Sanctuary, Russia

Zanzibar red colobus monkey (Procolobus kirkii) crossing the main road through the Reserve, Jozani forest, Jozani Chwaka Bay NP, Zanzibar, Tanzania, August

Bearded pig (Sus barbatus) digging in sand, foraging for crabs on beach, Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) tail, San Ignacio Lagoon, El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, March

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) gnawing red deer antler for minerals, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June

Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) interacting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, January

Kamchatcka brown bear (Ursus arctos beringianus) with face underwater whilst fishing for Sockeye salmon in the Ozernaya River, Kuril Lake, South Kamtchatka Sanctuary, Russia, August

Badger (Meles meles) cub amongst long grass, Dorset, England, UK, July

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) resting in the snow, Churchill, Cananda, November

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) having a drink, Black Isle, Scotland, UK. October

Corys shearwaters (Calonectris diomedea) diving among a mass of shoaling fish to feed, along with Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), Formigas Islet dive site, Azores, Portugal

Desmarests hutia (Capromys pilorides doceleguas), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January

Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Zoological gardens by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Restorations of animals from Tertiary period
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

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"Mammalia: A Fascinating World of Diversity and Wonder" From the intricate sensory homunculus mapping our bodies to the groundbreaking discoveries of Mary Anning, mammals have captivated us for centuries. In the wild, African wild dog juveniles engage in playful antics as they attempt to conquer an impala's leg, showcasing their boundless energy and social nature. Venturing into Namibia's sand dunes, we encounter the majestic gemsbok gracefully navigating its sandy domain. Its elegant presence reminds us of the resilience and adaptability that define mammalian species across the globe. In Caithness, Scotland, a Black Aberdeen Angus calf finds comfort in suckling from its nurturing mother. This tender moment exemplifies the strong maternal bonds that exist within mammalian societies. Delving into our evolutionary history, hominid crania shed light on our ancient ancestors' journey towards becoming Homo sapiens. The Australopithecus afarensis specimen known as Lucy stands as a remarkable testament to human evolution. Roaming atop Champ Island glacier above frigid waters lies a solitary polar bear. With each step it takes, this magnificent creature embodies both power and vulnerability against a rapidly changing climate. In Nambia's vast landscapes, an adorable young aardvark strolls along with curiosity etched in its every movement. This nocturnal wonder showcases how mammals have adapted to thrive in diverse environments around the world. The motor homunculus reveals how intricately connected our brains are to every movement we make - reminding us of just how extraordinary mammalian physiology truly is. Underneath tranquil seagrass meadows resides a male dugong indulging in his favorite meal - Halophila stipulacea. As these gentle giants graze upon marine vegetation, they remind us of the interconnectedness between land and sea ecosystems that mammals play crucial roles in maintaining. Lastly, we witness awe-inspiring killer whales or Orcas gliding through the ocean's depths.