Open Mouth Collection (page 8)

Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) male incubating eggs in mouth, which are at a late stage of development and will soon be ready for release

Yellow goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) swimming above the reef, West End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Blue Bearded Collie puppy, 3 months, yawning

West Highland White Terrier sitting

Domestic dog, Border Collie lying on grass, panting

Young Tigress (Panthera tigris), 22 month, being frightened by a dead leaf. Banghavgarh National Park, India, April

Wild stallion (Equus caballus) lying down in the sagebrush and yawning. The foothills south of Reno, Nevada, USA, May

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), eating krill and plankton at the surface. Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, North America, August

A young California sealion (Zalophus californianus) playing with a starfish, inside an underwater cave. The pups will pick up a variety of objects (such as starfish, lumps of coral)

Kromfohrlander running / racing in field towards camera

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, vocalising, aggresive behaviour, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight, calling, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, June

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) catching salmon in Brooks river, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA, July

RF - Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) once calling, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Continent

Lynx (Lynx lynx) cub calling. Hannau, Germany, September. Captive

Nautilus Cup, c16th - 17th century, (1927). Artists: Edward F Strange, Unknown
Nautilus Cup, 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume II. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2008

Lionel Hampton on the vibraphone, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, July 1982

Lionel Hampton at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Health check in the medical room, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. To ensure the good health of their workers

Boy having a haircut, 1988

Studies of Horses Heads and of a Rearing Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Studies of Horses Heads and of a Rearing Horse, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Elephants in Chase, c1850 (c1912). Scene depicting an elephant hunt. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]

Wrestling with a Bear, c1912. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]

July 1915 - Stage One, c1920. Artist: Frederick Henry Townsend
July 1915 - Stage One, c1920. From The Art of the Illustrator - F H Townsend and his work, by Percy V Bradshaw. [The Press Art School, London, c1920]

Man-eating alligators, India, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Man-eating alligators, India, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Bransby Williams (1870-1961), British actor, early 20th century. Artist: Ralph Dunn & Co
Bransby Williams (1870-1961), British actor, early 20th century. Williams is seen here in the role of Grandfather from The Old Curiosity Shop

Idol carved from elk antler, Russian Forest Cultures, 1st half of 2nd millenium BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Female Head, 18th century. Artist: Francois Boucher
Female Head. Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Soviet political poster, 1921

Roman theater mask from the Baths of Diocletian, c3rd century. The Baths of Diocletian were public baths in Rome, in what is now Italy

Dance-mask of Hanuman, Monkey-god hero of the Ramayana, Cambodia, 20th Century

Bronze lion figure from Nepal
A Nepalese bronze lion figure with a protective function

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg Viking ship burial, 9th century
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, from the Viking Ships Museums collection in Oslo, 9th century

Etruscan bronze of a chimera

Thai temple guardian at a temple doorway
Temple guardian at a temple doorway from Bangkok, Thailand

Lion guardian on the steps of a Buddhist temple in Bangkok

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, now in the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, 9th century
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, now in the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo, 9th century

Aztec stonecarving of Jaguar, from Valley of Mexico, 1400-1521. In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was seen as the ruler of the Underworld, and as such, a symbol of the night sun and darkness

Monkey Bottle, Mochica Culture, Peru, 100-750
Monkey Bottle, Mochica Culture, Peru, 1-750. The Moche civilization flourished in northern Peru with its capital near present-day Moche, Trujillo, Peru from about 100 to 700 AD. Royal Scottish Museum

Head of Monster on Pot, from Ecuador, Pre Columbian. British Museum

Marble lion at Delos in Greece, 7th century BC

Mica Paris, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Mica Paris, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Terrified man - Scanned 1887 Engraving

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) male singing, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Rattlesnake, mouth wide open, showing fangs and interior of mouth and neck, cross-section

Young woman with surprised expression, (B&W), close-up

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"Jaws Wide Open: A Fascinating Collection of Creatures Caught in the Act" The majestic American Akita, with its open mouth and powerful presence, showcases its non-KC breed charm. Witness the Norwegian Elkhound's fierce expression as it bares its teeth, ready for any challenge that comes its way. In a mesmerizing display of nature's power, the Great Hammerhead Shark reveals its massive jaws while feeding in shallow waters. Descending into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, we encounter the mysterious Female Anglerfish Fanfin Seadevil with her wide-open mouth and bioluminescent lure. An Arctic Fox takes a break from moulting to yawn widely, revealing sharp teeth amidst its transition from grey summer fur to winter white beauty. Immerse yourself in prehistoric times as an Allosaurus dinosaur roars with an open mouth in this stunning artwork depiction. A split-level digital composite captures the awe-inspiring Basking Shark showcasing its colossal open-mouthed filter-feeding technique beneath calm oceanic waves. Amidst a picturesque scene on a Hawthorn branch, observe a nurturing Tree Sparrow feeding a fledgling with an open beak full of care and love. With elegance and grace, the Gordon Setter displays loyalty through an open-mouthed smile that warms hearts instantly. Dive deep into Amazonia's enchanting rivers where you'll find an Amazon River Dolphin leaping joyfully out of water with jaws agape - pure bliss captured forever. Tasseled Wobbegong Shark surprises us all by yawning wide at Citrus Ridge on Yanggefo Island - revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth hidden within. From land to sea and even beyond time itself, these captivating creatures remind us how diverse our world truly is when their mouths are left wide open for admiration.