Reproduce Collection

Male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning, releasing streams of sperm from its arms. Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Green turtles mating. The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species. Photographed off Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia

Giant saguaro cactus (Cereus giganteus) in bloom, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

Mother of thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana), viviparous growth with vegetative propagation of plantlets on leaf margins. In cultivation

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Antique advertising. Underwood typewriters. Antique illustration. 1923

Mc Vities cookies Antique advertising 1930

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

Seep monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus), bifid stigma above stamens. Nectar spot guides and central groove leading pollinators to nectar. Focus stacked

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals. Outer petals have been removed
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) anthers and inner petals.Outer petals have been removed. Focus stacked

Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera), dissection of flowers. Male phase above, downward projecting stamens release pollen onto backs of bumblebees and honey bees

Hairy banana (Musa velutina), self peeling exposing flesh to aid seed dispersal by birds. In glasshouse. Surrey, England, UK

Mauritian bloody bellflower (Nesocodon mauritianus), female phase with red nectar at base of style. Cultivated at Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Mauritius

Spawning Leaf corals (Pavona decussata). Spawning is synchronized over a large area with many coral colonies, Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean. July

The Ground-Floor Plan of the New Merlins Cave, Clerkenwell, of which we also reproduce Two Interior Photographs (litho)
5990154 The Ground-Floor Plan of the New Merlins Cave, Clerkenwell, of which we also reproduce Two Interior Photographs (litho) by English School

Crocus (Crocus sp) flower from above, closing in evening. Focus stacked

Water tulip (Cypella aquatilis) from above, in garden pond. Native to Brazil

Peach leaved bellflower (Campanula persicifolia) dissection, petals removed to show how stamens transfer pollen to style via secondary pollen presentation in bud stage. Focus stacked

Elephant yam (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius) in UV light, lower band with female flowers, male flowers above

Red snappers / Two-spot red snappers (Lutjanus bohar) mass shoal of fish spawning, Palau, Philippine Sea. A few black and white snappers (Macolor niger) have crawled into the school to eat the eggs

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This male Indo-Pacific sergeant major, Abudefduf vaigiensis, is tending to the dark purple egg mass that was deposited underneath him on the bottom, Hawaii

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Male gold-specs jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, with mouth brooding eggs, also known as the yellow barred jawfish, Mabul Island, Malaysia

Banded Spiny Lobster, Panulirus marginatus, Hawaii, USA
This female Banded spiny lobster (Panulirus marginatus) is an endemic species and is carrying a tail full of eggs; Hawaii, United States of America

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Male Shortbodied Blenny
This male Shortbodied blenny (Exallias brevis) is guarding its nearby egg mass that was laid deep into the coral; Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaii, Male Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf Vaigiensis) Guarding Purple Egg Mass

Connemara Heritage And History Centre, Co Galway, Ireland; Heritage Center Near Clifden

Fly life cycle, artwork C018 / 0298
Fly life cycle. Diagram and artworks showing the stages in the life cycle of a fly. The winged adult stage is at top centre

Mating Mandarinfish, Syhchiropus splendidus, Micronesia, Palau

Common frog spawn - Clump of spawn photographed underwater, Wiltshire, England, UK
DK-82 Common frog spawn - Clump of spawn photographed underwater Wiltshire, England, UK Rana temporaria David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Tabby cat giving birth to kittens

Punta Tombo, the largst South American Magallanes pinguins colony, is on the Patagonian
Argentina, Peninsula Valdes. A Magallanes Penguin at Punta Tombo, home of the largest South American Magallanes Penguin colony

Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber (Synapta maculata) adult, releasing sperm, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Bee pollinating a flower, artwork C018 / 0297
Bee pollinating a flower. Sequence of artworks showing how a bee (left) lands on a flower to drink nectar (centre left), brushing up against the pollen-bearing anthers

Malaria infection cycle, artwork. Life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria, which can cause coma and death. At upper left, a female Anopheles mosquito bites and infects a person

Pregnant pygmy seahorse in Indonesia
Pregnant pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. This species only grows to a couple of cm long. Found on seafan in West Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Hydra - testes and eggs
RD-292 Hydra - testes and eggs Hydra viridis Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Thistle, Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States

Green Hydra (Chlorohydra viridissima) adult, in process of asexual reproduction by budding off new animal, attached to piece of gravel underwater, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England

Mating mandarinfish (Synchiropus picturatus). This fish is also called the picturesque dragonet. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific regions and feeds on small benthic invertebrates

Ocellaris anemonefish laying eggs
Ocellaris anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) laying eggs. The process of egg laying lasts around half an hour. The female lays between 100- 1000 eggs

Snowy owl and chicks, 19th century
Snowy owl and chicks, 19th-century artwork. The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is also known as the harfang, and is found in the northern circumpolar region

Saddleback anemonefish eggs (Amphiprion polymnus). The eggs were fertilised by the male as they were laid by the female and take about 6-10 days to hatch

Prickly pear cactus in bloom, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Ringed Plover Eggs - UK
DAC-348 Ringed Plover Eggs UK Charadrius hiaticula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cowpers Writing Telegraph
A diagram of Cowpers writing telegraph. Invented in 1878 by William Cowper (1819-1893), the machine was able to reproduce a message written some distance away by a process of interrupted electrical

A Bee Orchid
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Frogspawn
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Nature's Spectacle: The Wonders of Reproduction Unveiled" From the depths of the ocean to the vast desert landscapes, life finds ingenious ways to reproduce and perpetuate its existence. In this captivating journey, we witness the marvels of reproduction in various forms. In Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan, a Male Leach's sea star steals the spotlight as it engages in broadcast spawning. With arms outstretched, it releases streams of sperm into the water, ensuring fertilization and continuation of its species. A true winner in the underwater category. Moving onto land but staying in Japan, Green turtles take center stage with their mesmerizing mating rituals. These graceful creatures intertwine and dance beneath turquoise waves, creating an enchanting spectacle that symbolizes new beginnings. Venturing further north to Hokkaido, Japan, we encounter a Female limpet gracefully spawning. Delicately releasing a stream of eggs into the water, she ensures her offspring have every chance at survival amidst nature's ebb and flow. Our attention then shifts to Saguaro National Park in Tucson Arizona where Giant saguaro cacti bloom majestically against arid landscapes. Their vibrant flowers attract pollinators far and wide – an essential step towards successful reproduction for these iconic desert dwellers. Meanwhile, Kalanchoe daigremontiana showcases viviparous growth with vegetative propagation - truly a mother among thousands. This remarkable plant reproduces by growing tiny plantlets on its leaves which eventually fall off and root themselves independently. Underwater once again but this time near Kyushu Island in Japan's Pacific Ocean lies another breathtaking sight - Mandarinfish pair spawning. Their intricate courtship dance culminates in synchronized release of eggs and milt – nature's way of ensuring future generations thrive beneath azure waters. The coral reefs surrounding Kyushu Island also come alive during Spawning Leaf corals' synchronized reproduction.