Piscivorous Collection

Mosasaurus marine reptile
Mosasaurus. Artwork of a Mosasaurus marine lizard swimming underwater. This large carnivorous lizard was around 9 metres in length

Spinosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of a Spinosaurus dinosaur standing in shallow water on the coast. This was the longest carnivorous dinosaur, reaching a length of up to 16 metres

Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur hunting fish in a river. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Four stages of bat swooping down to grab a fish out of the water, side view

Pteranodon catching fish, artwork. Pteranodon was a flying reptile (pterosaur) that inhabited what is now North America and Europe during the late Cretaceous period

Elasmosaurus marine reptiles
Elasmosaurus. Artwork of two Elasmosaurus marine reptiles swimming underwater. These animals were long-necked members of the Plesiosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles

Baryonyx dinosaur fishing C017 / 0677
Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur fishing in a lagoon. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork C016 / 9680
Ctenochasma flying reptile, artwork. This flying reptile lived around 150 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic. The smallest species had a wingspan of 25 centimetres

Grey heron fishing, artwork C016 / 3299
Grey heron fishing. Artwork of a grey heron (Ardea cinerea) waiting to strike its prey. This large heron is found throughout temperate regions of Europe and Asia, near estuaries, marshes

Common kingfisher fishing, artwork C016 / 3297
Common kingfisher fishing. Artwork of a common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) fishing in a river. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa

European shag, artwork C016 / 3160
European shag. Artwork of a European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) perched on a coastal rock. This is an immature juvenile, which has a darker underside and less developed plumage than an adult

Cape gannet C013 / 6170
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet C013 / 6169
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6166
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet C013 / 6167
Cape gannet (Morus capensis). This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa. It feeds on fish such as herring

Cape gannet colony C013 / 6161
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet taking off C013 / 6165
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannets taking off at colony C013 / 6164
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) taking off at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Cape gannet landing at colony C013 / 6163
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) landing at colony. This gull nests in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands on the southern coasts of Africa

Langoustine, X-ray
Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus), coloured X-ray. This crustacean is also known as the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn. It feeds on other crustaceans and fish

Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus). This bird nests annually in small colonies amongst open vegetation, each breeding pair raising a single chick

Emperor penguins and chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) with their three-month-old chicks (grey). The adults feed them by regurgitating fish. These are the only penguins to breed during the Antarctic winter

Adelie penguin with chick
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on its pebble nest with a two-day-old chick. Adelie penguins normally raise two chicks. The male and female take turns to incubate the eggs and feed the young

Emperor penguin rookery
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) rookery on sea ice. The grey-feathered chicks are three months old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), historical artwork. King penguins are found in the subantarctic and on cool islands in temperate regions of the southern hemisphere

Blue-footed booby feet
Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feet on a rock. The blue feet of this seabird are used in courtship displays. The blue-footed booby is found on the Pacific coasts of Central America

Emperor penguin chicks huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks huddling for warmth in the Antarctic spring. These grey-feathered chicks are about one month old. The adults feed them by regurgitating fish

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) standing on a rock. This seabird is found on the Pacific coasts of Central America and northern South America, and on nearby islands

Emperor penguins with chick
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) pair with their three-month-old chick. The adults feed the chicks by regurgitating fish

Emperor penguins huddling
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males huddling for warmth. This picture was taken in April when the temperature was -50 degrees Celsius

Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter

Stellers sea lions

Beluga whale bull
Beluga whale (or white whale, Delphinapterus leucas) bull. In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin

Beluga whales (or white whales, Delphinapterus leucas). In summer, belugas migrate into river estuaries, where they moult

Beluga whales moulting

Southern fur seal colony
Southern fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) breeding colony. The southern (or South American) fur seal breeds in large, densely-packed colonies

Southern fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) diving in a kelp forest. The southern (or South American) fur seal hunts mostly at night, diving up to 170 metres to feed on fish and krill

Harp seal pup diving
Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica or Pagophilus groenlandicus) diving under ice floes. This two week old pup has begun to shed its all-white juvenile coat

Flying pteranodons
Pteranodons in flight. Computer artwork of two pteranodons (Pteranodon sp.), a type of pterosaur (flying reptile) that was related to the dinosaurs

Kronosaurus marine reptile
Kronosaurus. Artwork of a Kronosaurus marine reptile swimming underwater. This animal was a short-necked member of the Plesiosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles

Ichthyosaur marine reptiles
Ichthyosaurs. Artwork of two Ichthyosaurs, marine carnivorous reptiles, swimming underwater. They inhabited the seas of the Mesozoic Era from around 225-65 million years ago

European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) perched on a rock. This is an immature juvenile, which has a darker underside and less developed plumage than an adult

Amazon kingfisher male

Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) perching in a tree. This kingfisher inhabits wetlands in South America, perching above lakes and slow-moving rivers looking for fish

Crested penguin catching prey, artwork
Crested penguin diving to catch its prey, artwork. The crested penguins (Eudyptes) can be distinguished from other penguins by the tufted crests on their heads

Great frigatebird and blue-footed booby
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor ridgwayi) female harrassing a blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii excisa, in water) to force it to regurgitate its food. This is known as kleptoparasitism

Galapagos heron (Butorides sundevalli) on a coastline. This heron is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. It is found on the coastlines, where it hunts fish and crabs in rock pools and mangrove swamps

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"Piscivorous Predators: Masters of the Aquatic Hunt" Witness the ancient marine world as the Mosasaurus, a formidable piscivorous reptile, ruled the seas with its powerful jaws and insatiable appetite for fish. Join us on a journey back in time to encounter the Spinosaurus, an iconic dinosaur known for its unique adaptation as a piscivore, showcasing its incredible fishing skills. The Baryonyx, another fearsome dinosaur species with elongated snouts and sharp claws, perfected the art of piscivory as it effortlessly snatched fish from rivers and lakes. Dive into the depths of Brazil's Amazon River where Inia geoffrensis, commonly known as Amazon river dolphins, display their remarkable piscivorous behavior while navigating through Rio Negro's waters. Marvel at nature's aerial acrobats - bats swooping down in four stages to seize their prey from water surfaces; a captivating side view that unveils their extraordinary fishing techniques. Behold the Pteranodon in action. This magnificent flying reptile demonstrates its prowess by skillfully catching fish mid-flight – an awe-inspiring sight captured beautifully through artwork. Explore prehistoric oceans where Elasmosaurus reigned supreme among other marine reptiles; this majestic creature relied heavily on its piscivorous diet to survive in ancient times. Embark on an adventure alongside Baryonyx dinosaurs as they engage in thrilling fishing expeditions; witness their strategic approach and lightning-fast strikes that secured them meals aplenty. Discover Ctenochasma, an intriguing flying reptile whose specialized teeth were perfectly adapted for capturing fish mid-air – an artistic representation that showcases this unique feeding behavior.