Reproduction Collection (page 86)

Horses - three
WAT-8529 Horses - three, one pregnant, other two sniffing. M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-crowned Crane - displaying Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8341 Red-crowned Crane - displaying Hokkaido, Japan Grus japonensis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Tip reef sharks - Female Black tips waiting in a shallow lagoon where they will give birth before returning to
VT-8239 Black-tip / Blacktip Reef sharks - Female Black -tips waiting in a shallow lagoon where they will give birth before returning to the open reef. Tumotos, French Polynesia

Bath White Butterfly - couple copulating
USH-1243 Bath WHITE BUTTERFLY - Couple copulating Pontia daplidice Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Blue Butterfly - male & female copulating
USH-1231 Common Blue BUTTERFLY - male and female mating Polyommatus icarus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swallowtail Butterfly - pair copulating
USH-112 SWALLOWTAIL Butterflies - mating Papilio machaon Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth
STA-158 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth Foetal marks will disappear after one or two days Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf first breath and swim with Mother
STA-156 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first breath and swim with Mother Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf first swim and jump with its Mother
STA-155 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first swim and jump with its Mother Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf nursing / feeding from Mother immediately after birth
STA-150 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf nursing / feeding from Mother immediately after birth Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Bottlenose Dolphin - Female (Mother) communicating with Newborn Baby/Calf immediately after birth
STA-148 Bottlenose Dolphin - Female (Mother) communicating with Newborn Baby / Calf immediately after birth, keeping the baby under water to control its breathing Tursiops truncatus Part of a

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf whistling to its mother immediately after birth
STA-147 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Bab y Calf whistling to its mother immediately after birth Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth
STA-145 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf dolphin showing foetal marks just after birth. Foetal marks will disappear after one or two days Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby/Calf with Mother immediately after birth
STA-144 Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf with Mother immediately after birth Tursiops truncatus Part of a sequence of images Dolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby/Calf dolphin being nudged to surface by mother. Just after birth the mother will control
STA-142 Bottlenose Dolphin - Baby / Calf dolphin being nudged to surface by mother. Just after birth the mother will control the baby's breath by pushing it under the water or, like in this case

Orange Tip Butterflie pair mating UK
SPH-1764 Orange-Tip BUTTERFLIES - pair mating UK Anthocharis cardamines Distribution: UK, Ireland and much of Europe to central Scandinavia. Also found in the Middle East and temperate Asia to Japan

Common Buckeye Butterfly
ROG-11927 Common Buckeye Butterfly - mating pair California, USA Distribution includes South America Junonia coenia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Nurse shark - claspers formed from modified pelvic fins of male
PM-9899 Nurse shark - claspers formed from modified pelvic fins of male Ginglymostoma Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chicken Hatching
PM-5565 Chicken - Hatching Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Nurse Shark Underwater
LA-781 Nurse Shark - pregnant underwater Ginglymostoma cirratum Distribution: E Pacific, W and E Atlantic Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chicken chick - Hatching from egg
LA-2612 Chicken chick - hatching from egg Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Nature's Dance of Reproduction: From Blue-Footed Boobies to Mushroom Spores" Witness the enchanting courtship of a Blue-footed booby pair, as they perform an intricate dance on the South coast of Santa Cruz Island. Their synchronized movements and vibrant blue feet captivate onlookers, showcasing their readiness for reproduction. In a microscopic realm, mushroom spores reveal their own unique method of reproduction. A close-up view unveils their delicate structures, ready to disperse and give life to new fungi in the forest. Traveling across continents to Hokkaido, Japan, we encounter a majestic Red-crowned Crane pair displaying affection with intertwined necks amidst a snowy landscape. This elegant ritual symbolizes their commitment to reproducing future generations. Little owls in Spain engage in courtship rituals that are both adorable and fascinating. These nocturnal creatures communicate through subtle gestures and calls as they establish bonds essential for successful mating. Step into Fortunino Matania's studio where artistry meets reproduction. His masterpiece captures the essence of creation through his brushstrokes, reminding us that human creativity is also intertwined with this universal process. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, we explore lavender pollen grains under an electron microscope (SEM). The intricacy and beauty within these tiny particles highlight how even the tiniest elements play crucial roles in plant reproduction. Carl Linnaeus' groundbreaking work "Methodus Plantarum Sexalis" provides insights into systematic descriptions of reproductive methods among plants. His classification system revolutionized our understanding of botanical reproduction processes. The age-old question arises: which came first? Delve into the eternal mystery surrounding chicken and egg - symbols synonymous with birth and renewal - as they remind us that every living being has its origins rooted in this miraculous cycle. Venturing into Costa Rica's lush rainforests reveals amorous tree frogs engaging in passionate embraces.