Scavengers Collection (page 2)

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Griffon Vulture - on field - Castilla Leon, Spain.. Date:

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Griffon Vulture - group on field - Castilla Leon, Spain.. Date:

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Griffon Vulture - on rocks - Castila Leon, Spain.. Date:

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Griffon Vulture - group on field - Castilla Leon, Spain.. Date:

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Griffon Vulture - on rocks - Castila Leon, Spain.. Date:

A tube anemone - cerianthus lloydii in Langkawi, Malaysia 2
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower

As dusk approaches, Marabou storks roost in large wild fig tree near the Mara River

King Vulture, Sarcoramphus papa, at the Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, Kansas, USA
Close-up portrait of a King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) at the Sedgwick County Zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Rookery of king penguins with snowy sheathbills on the shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of king penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, on South Georgia Island

Portrait of a California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) against a black background at the Phoenix Zoo. This bird, male #50

Seagulls on posts of an old pier, Anse de Sent-An, Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Seagulls (Laridae) perched on the the posts remaining from an old pier in the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea at Anse de Sent-An, Pointe-a-Pitre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

African white-backed vulture atop tree looking down, Serengeti, Tanzania
African white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) atop tree looking down, Serengeti; Tanzania

Rimlit spotted hyena standing in long grass, Serengeti, Tanzania
Rimlit spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) standing in long grass, Serengeti; Tanzania

African white-backed vulture perched on a dead branch
African white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) looking down from a dead branch, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Panorama of African white-backed vulture over savannah, Serengeti, Tanzania
Panorama of African white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) over savannah, Serengeti; Tanzania

A Family Of Hyenas. From La Vida De Los Animales Published Spain Circa 1885

Andean condor, Vultur gryphus, large black and white wings with a turkey like head

Tasmanian Devil (sarcophilus harrisii), side view

Lammergeier or Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Baja California, Mexico, North America

White-backed vultures feeding
White-backed vultures (Gyps africanus) feeding on a carcass. Vultures use their long hooked beaks to tear through the skin of dead animals and rip off chunks of flesh

Spotted hyena drinking
Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) drinking at a watering hole. This is the largest and most powerful of all the hyenas. It lives alone or in family groups, feeding on the carcasses of large herbivores

Austroraptor dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of three Austroraptor dinosaurs scavenging on the dead body of a larger dinosaur

American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, close-up of head and neck, Everglades N. P. Florida, U. S. A. december
American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) adult, close-up of head and neck, Everglades N.P. Florida, U.S.A. december

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) adult, Masaii Mara, Kenya

Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) adult, standing on ground, Masai Mara, Kenya

Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) Head - Masi Mara, Kenya

Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) in flight, silhouette at sunset, Masai Mara, Kenya

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, close-up of head, Kruger N. P. Mpumalanga, South Africa
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) adult, close-up of head, Kruger N.P. Mpumalanga, South Africa

Rueppells Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) adult, close-up of head and neck, in savannah, Masai Mara N. P
Rueppells Griffon Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) adult, close-up of head and neck, in savannah, Masai Mara N.P. Kenya, january

Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii), jaws wide open

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Black Vulture - Coragyps atratUS - Perched on edge of a cliff in southern CT in September - USA Black Vulture, Coragyps atratUS. Perched on edge of a cliff in southern CT in September. USA Date:

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Black Vulture - Coragyps atratUS - Perched on edge of a cliff in southern CT in September - USA Black Vulture, Coragyps atratUS. Perched on edge of a cliff in southern CT in September. USA Date:

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Black Vulture in Myakka State Park in Florida Date:

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Black Vulture in Myakka State Park in Florida Date:

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Black Vulture in Myakka State Park in Florida Date:

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Black Vulture in Myakka State Park in Florida Date:

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Griffon Vulture in flight Extremadura Spain Date:

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Griffon Vulture pair in flight Extremadura Spain Date:

Vultures engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Tiger Cat (dasyurus maculatus), side view

Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus), adult

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo), adult

Herring Gull (Larus argentatus), adult

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Ruppell's Griffon Vultures feeding. Date:

Slaughter of Buffaloes on the Plains, from Harpers Weekly 1872 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268044 Slaughter of Buffaloes on the Plains, from Harpers Weekly 1872 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Davis, Theodore Russell (1840-94) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Wreckers - Coast of Northumberland, With a Steam Boat Assisting a Ship off Shore
XYC124398 Wreckers - Coast of Northumberland, With a Steam Boat Assisting a Ship off Shore, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Turner

Factory Children, or Love conquerd fear!, illustration from Michael Armstrong
XJF103994 Factory Children, or Love conquerd fear!, illustration from Michael Armstrong: Factory Boy by Frances Trollope, published in 1840 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

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Scavengers: Nature's Cleanup Crew In the vast landscapes of Farming MAW, five gulls gracefully follow the plough, eagerly awaiting their chance to feast on freshly unearthed treasures. These resourceful birds have mastered the art of scavenging in South Downs, Essex UK. Meanwhile, a Spotted Hyena prowls through Thessaloniki, Greece - its keen senses detecting any hint of discarded food or forgotten morsels. Street sweepers take a moment to rest and observe this efficient scavenger at work. A haunting sight unfolds as a flock of vultures perches upon a dead tree. Their sharp eyes scan the horizon for signs of carrion; they are nature's ultimate recyclers, ensuring that no part goes to waste. Perched on a tree stump with a fish in its talons, the majestic White-tailed Sea Eagle reigns over its domain. The Hooded Crow watches intently nearby, waiting for an opportunity to snatch up any leftovers from this regal feast. In New Zealand's Southland region resides the Kea Mountain Parrot - mischievous and intelligent scavengers known for their curiosity and knack for finding sustenance amidst challenging terrain. History reveals our long-standing fascination with these creatures. In 1811, "The Walking Committee" captured society's intrigue with scavenging animals through hand-colored engravings. Similarly, "Officious Foxes" portrayed foxes as cunning opportunists in 1876. Even amongst themselves, scavengers engage in fierce battles for survival. Vulture Fight showcases their competitive nature as they fight tooth and claw over limited resources - only the strongest will prevail. Artistic interpretations also shed light on these remarkable creatures' beauty and diversity. " Decapoda Kunstformen der Natur, " created in 1899 using color lithography techniques, highlights various crustaceans involved in cleaning ecosystems by consuming decaying matter.