Predatory Collection (page 13)

Ground Beetle (Poecilus cupreus) adult, Powys, Wales, June

Diving Beetle (Rhantus frontalis) adult, with air bubble protruding from elytra, clambering over pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England

Rove Beetle (Stenus cicindeloides) adult, on farm muck heap, Powys, Wales, January

Carnivorous Snail (Poiretia dilatata) adult, feeding on Round-mouthed Snail (Pomatias elegans) prey, Murgia Materana Park, Basilicata, Italy, April

A Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) with its tongue out, profile view

Side view of an Azure-Winged Magpie, perched on a branch, showing its short, blue wings, glossy blue plumage/feathers and long, arching, graduated tail

Asiatic wildcat, syn. Indian desert cat (Felis silvestris ornata) stalking

A Pond Skater (Gerridae) on surface of water, view from above

Model of Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), side view

A Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) sniffing, side view

Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmiscu) in flight, wings spread, eyes fixed on the prey

Side view of Long-Nosed Gar

Headshot of a Mandarin Salamander (Salamandridae) eating a worm, front view

Blue damselfly on blade of grass, large transparent wings behind, long blue tail

Sharks eye with a slit pupil, close up

Dark grey cat walking along a branch, side view

Tiger cub (Panthera tigris) advancing, close up, front view

Assassin Beetle (Reduviidae)

Orb Spider with prey, close up

Light-brown and white kitten (Felis catus) chasing after a toy

Ginger cats lying together

Stoat in winter C018 / 0887
Stoat in winter. Stoat (Mustela erminea), or short-tailed weasel, hiding under a log in its winter coat. Stoats are carnivorous mammals found throughout the northern regions of the world

White-tailed eagle with prey C018 / 0866
White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with prey in the snow. This large eagle has a wingspan of almost 2.5 metres and is found across much of northern Eurasia, where it inhabits coastal regions

White-tailed eagle with prey C018 / 0867
White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with prey in the snow. This large eagle has a wingspan of almost 2.5 metres and is found across much of northern Eurasia, where it inhabits coastal regions

Greater spotted eagles C018 / 1814
Greater spotted eagles on a cliff. The greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga) breeds from northern Europe across Asia, and winters in south-eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia

Hooded mantis C017 / 6813
Hooded mantis. Stals hooded leaf mantis (Choeradodis stalii) on a leaf. This species of praying mantis is found in Brazil, Ecuador, French Guyana, Panama, and Peru

Sabre-toothed cat, artwork C017 / 0693
Sabre-toothed cat (Homotherium sp.), artwork. This animal, that was approximately the same size as a male African lion, lived from the Pilocene (about 5 million years ago)

Tarbosaurus dinosaur, artwork C017 / 0682
Tarbosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of an Tarbosaurus, a large bipedal predator belonging to the same family as Tyrannosaurus Rex (Tyrannosauridae)

Spider mouthparts, SEM Z430 / 0436
Spider mouthparts. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mouthparts of a house spider (Tegenaria sp.). The head of the spider is at upper centre

Squid suckers, SEM
Squid suckers. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of suckers on the tentacles of a common squid (Loligo forbesi). The suckers are cup-like structures that are used to grasp prey

Lionesses (Panthera leo) resting. The range of this species of big cat once extended from southeast Europe across the Middle East to northern India. It is now only found in the wild in parts of Africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) head. This is the fastest of all land animals. It can reach speeds of up to 112 kilometres per hour and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 3.5 seconds

Triceratops and volcanic landscape F007 / 8551
Artwork of a triceratops dinosaur surveying a volcanic landscape. This depicts a scene at the end of the Cretaceous period in Earths history

Imperial cone shell C019 / 1314
General cone shell. Shell of a general cone shell (Conus imperialis) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Bengal cone shell C019 / 1310
Bengal cone shell. Shell of a bengal cone shell (Conus bengalensis) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Gauguins cone shell. Shell of a Gauguins cone shell (Conus gauguini) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Lettered cone shell C019 / 1315
Lettered cone shell. Shell of a lettered cone shell (Conus litteratus) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Jennys cowry sea snail shell. Shell of a Jennys cowry (Jenneria pustulata) sea snail. This predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in Ecuador. This specimen measures 19mm long

General cone shell C019 / 1312
General cone shell. Shell of a general cone shell (Conus generalis) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans

Cone shell C019 / 1309
Cone shell. Shell of a cone shell (Conus bandanus) sea snail. Cone shells are venomous predatory marine gastropod molluscs that can be dangerous to humans. This species is found in the Indo-Pacific

Masiakasaurus dinosaurs, artwork C018 / 8571
Masiakasaurus dinosaurs. Artwork of two small predatory theropod dinosaurs of the genus Masiakasaurus, hunting by a river in a forest of cypress

Giganotosaurus dinosaur skeleton, artwork. This dinosaur was one of the largest predatory dinosaurs, living around 110-100 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period

Allosaurus dinosaur skull, artwork
Allosaurus dinosaur skull, computer artwork. Allosaurs were large carnivorous reptiles that lived during the late Jurassic period (155 to 145 million years ago)

Spinosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Spinosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork. This dinosaur lived 95 to 80 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period

Meerkat keeping watch C014 / 0926
Meerkat keeping watch for predators. The meerkat (Suricata suricatta), also known as the suricate, is an active mongoose that lives in underground burrows

Brown snake eagle C014 / 0905
Brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus) taking off from a tree. This bird of prey hunts snakes, but will also take lizards and other small animals and mammals

Cretaceous dinosaurs, artwork
Cretaceous dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a 10 ton, 30-foot-long (9 metres) juvenile Antarctosaurus (right) sauropod being hunted by a 2 ton, 25-foot-long Abelisaurus (left) therapod

Wandering spider C014 / 9804
Wandering spider. Close-up of the head of a wandering spider (Agroeca sp.), showing its eyes. Photographed in Poland

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"Unleashing the Predatory Power: From Red Kites to Megalodons, Nature's Hunters Reign" Embark on a journey through time and witness the relentless pursuit of prey. As we delve into historical artworks and captivating glimpses of nature's predators, prepare to be enthralled by their predatory prowess. In the skies above, a majestic red kite soars with unmatched grace, its keen eyes scanning for any sign of vulnerability. Meanwhile, in an ancient world long gone, Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs engage in a primal dance of mating - a display both fierce and mesmerizing. On land, two brothers from the regal lion pride patrol their territorial boundary with unwavering determination. Their powerful presence serves as a reminder that even kings must defend what is rightfully theirs. A barn owl depicted in stunning artwork captivates us with its silent flight and razor-sharp focus. Its haunting beauty conceals an efficient hunter capable of seizing unsuspecting prey under cover of darkness. Moving further north, we encounter the elusive Eurasian lynx - an embodiment of stealth and agility. With piercing eyes locked onto its target, it epitomizes nature's ability to adapt and thrive amidst adversity. Traveling back in time once more through historical artwork reveals a tawny owl perched upon an ancient branch. This nocturnal predator symbolizes wisdom entwined with lethal precision – forever watching over its domain. Venturing beneath the waves unveils another realm ruled by predators; here lies evidence preserved within X-rayed skeletons like that of triggerfish – showcasing intricate structures designed for survival against all odds. Behold the mighty Mosasaurus marine reptile gliding effortlessly through prehistoric waters – jaws poised to snatch unsuspecting prey into oblivion. And lurking deep below awaits the colossal megalodon shark - unrivaled apex predator reigning supreme over ancient seas.