Preying Collection (page 6)

Sandstone Shrike-thrush (Colluricincla woodwardi) adult, with grasshopper prey in beak, standing on log, Uluru-Kata Tjuta N.P. Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Cinnamon Quail-thrush (Cinclosoma cinnamomeum) adult, with insect prey in beak, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Australian Hobby (Falco longipennis) adult pair, female feeding on Yellow-throated Miner (Manorina flavigula) prey, perched on eucalyptus tree, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia, September

Irish National League, with face of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), shown as a vampire preying on Ireland. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch London, 24 October 1885. Engraving

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, in flight, catching insect under crabapple fruit, Suffolk, England, September

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet, feeding, picking spider from stem in water, Suffolk, England, May

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, in flight, catching insect under crabapple fruit, Suffolk, England, September

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) adult male, with cricket in beak, at nesthole in tree trunk, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) adult female, with moth prey in beak, perched on stump, La Belen, Camaguey Province, Cuba, March

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, with Bank Vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) prey in beak, perched on fencepost, England, August (captive)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, feeding on Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) prey, perched in hollow tree trunk, England, August (captive)

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, with Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) prey in talons, perched in hollow tree trunk, England, August (captive)

Bluebottle (Calliphora vomitoria) adult, trapped in silken thread from spider web, in garden, Leicestershire, England, July

Wolfspider (Hogna radiata) adult female, feeding on grasshopper prey, Follonica, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy, August

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Clearfin Lizardfish (Synodus dermatogenys) adult, close-up of head, with Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) juvenile prey in mouth, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Shore Crab (Carcinus maenas) adult, feeding on clam, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adult, approaching small snail, on wet wooden decking in garden, Sussex, England, March

Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) adult male, feeding on bee, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, May

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult alpha male, in aggressive posture, snarling at other wolves whilst feeding on White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) two adult females, close-up of heads, feeding on White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult female, feeding on White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) adult male, feeding on White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) four adults, pack feeding on White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey in snow covered woodland clearing, alpha male expressing dominance to younger female, Minnesota

Stoat (Mustela erminea) adult, chasing European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) prey, Riverside Country Park, Kent, England, October

Puma (Puma concolor) adult, dragging remains of White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) prey under tree to conceal from scavengers, in snow, Minnesota, U.S.A. January (captive)

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"Nature's Fierce Hunters: Captivating Moments in the Wild" Majestic and powerful, a White-tailed Eagle prepares to snatch its next meal from the crystal-clear waters of Lauvsnes, Norway. In an unexpected urban encounter, an adult female European Otter indulges in a feast of Perch prey amidst the bustling town center river. Witnessing sheer speed and agility, a Peregrine Falcon sends panic through a flock of Common Starlings as it hunts mid-flight in Suffolk. With breeding plumage on full display, a Ruddy Turnstone skillfully captures small crabs along the serene shores of a shingle beach. A trio of Long-beaked Common Dolphins orchestrates their synchronized hunt, feasting on baitball schools with remarkable precision. An awe-inspiring illustration depicts the graceful skimmer swooping low over water surfaces to seize its unsuspecting prey with unmatched accuracy. Against wintry landscapes, a majestic Bald Eagle soars proudly in February while scanning for potential meals from above. Nature's stealthy predator emerges as we catch sight of a Leopard silently devouring its well-earned meal under moonlit skies. Transported back in time through artistry, witness the raw intensity as a jackal devours its hare prey captured by Lights of Canopus in 1847. From historical depictions to contemporary masterpieces like "The Farmyard, " nature's circle unfolds as predators claim their rightful place at the top. A chilling scene etched into history reveals ancient beliefs - behold Lion eating man on sarcophagus base honoring D.