Scat Collection

Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, Dorchester, London, 1975. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE is an English jazz and pop singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and for her vocal range

Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 1975. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 1975. Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth, DBE is an English jazz and pop singer and an actress, noted for her scat singing and for her vocal range

John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Husband and wife Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist and Dame Cleo Laine, singer and actress at Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, The Globe, London. 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Sir John Dankworth, jazz composer, saxophonist and clarinetist with wife Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress at The Globe, London, in 2000

John Dankworth, Tim Garland, Cleo Laine and Alec Dankworth, The Globe, London, 2000
Sir John Dankworth (jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist), Tim Garland (soprano saxophonist and clarinetist) Dame Cleo Laine (jazz singer and actress)

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother, Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales

Alec Dankworth and Cleo Laine, The Globe, London, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Alec Dankworth, jazz bassist and composer with his mother Dame Cleo Laine, jazz singer and actress, at The Globe, London, 2000

Cleo Lane, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Cleo Lane, with John Dankworth Orchestra and Guy Barker, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2008

Models of NASA supersonic transports SCAT-15 bottom
Models of NASA supersonic transports. SCAT-15, bottom; SCAT-16, centre left; SCAT-17, centre right and SCAT-4, top. circa 1963. Date: 1963

Otter scats at latrine close to holt Shetland summer

Otter Lutra lutra depositing a scat on shore Shetland April

Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) - Alaska
TOM-1950 Alaskan / Northern Sea Otter - on back in water with Common Goldeneye drake (Bucephala clangula) Alaska Enhydra lutris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

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"Nature's Unsung Heroes: Celebrating the Fascinating World of Scat" From the vast Venetia Limpopo Reserve in Limpopo Province to the bustling streets of Dorchester, London, a story to tell. Just like Cleo Laine mesmerized audiences with her soulful voice in 1975, dung beetles (Scarabaeidae) captivate us as they tirelessly push balls of dung across their territories. In Hokkaido, Japan, a composite image captures the Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) defecating for about twenty seconds after emerging from its nest. It seems even these small creatures have their own bathroom rituals before embarking on their foraging adventures. Meanwhile, in Texas, USA, another dung beetle rolls its precious ball of dung with determination and purpose. These industrious insects play an essential role in our ecosystems by recycling waste and enriching soil fertility. But it's not just beetles that find value in scat; the resourcefulness extends to other species too. The red-billed hornbill (Tockus erythrorhynchus) meticulously examines elephant dung piles for hidden treasures – perhaps seeds or insects that provide sustenance for this magnificent bird. While we marvel at nature's intricate cycles and connections through scat exploration, let us not forget the grandeur of marine life. A large aggregation of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) engages in social activities beneath the ocean surface while leaving behind traces of their presence – a testament to their existence within this vast blue realm. Returning to Cleo Laine's captivating performances throughout her career alongside John Dankworth and Alec Dankworth at various jazz festivals and venues like The Globe in London reminds us that artistry transcends boundaries. Their harmonious melodies echo through time just as scat serves as a reminder that every creature plays a vital role in the symphony of life.