Scratch Collection (page 4)

Ice scratched boulder
This ice scratched boulder probably originates from a valley once occupied by a glacier. Such marks can be found where there are sites of former glacial activity

Crystal structure
A cross-section through an iron meteorite which shows the alien crystal structure

Black headed Gull in Winter plumage preening in fresh water pool - November

CAT - Kitten scratching itself
JD-22806 CAT - Kitten scratching itself John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cat - scratching tree bark - Rome - Italy
LA-8893 Cat - scratching tree bark Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cat - scratching at molehill in garden - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5285 Cat - scratching at molehill in garden Lower Saxony - Germany Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Ecuador. A Flightless Cormorant scratches its head while a Sally Lightfoot crab looks on at Fernandina Island in the Galapagos

Domestic Cat, grey adult, scratching tree trunk in garden, England, march

Domestic Cat, Rosetted Bengal, adult, scratching head with hind paw

Domestic Dog, Border Terrier, puppy, scratching with hind leg

Domestic Dog, French Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux), puppy, scratching, with collar

Domestic Cat, grey kitten, playing with scratching post indoors, England

Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons) adult, scratching, South Australia, Australia

Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrellii) juvenile, scratching, perched on wooden fence, Norfolk, England, august

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, scratching, standing on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) immature male, scratching tree trunk in snow, winter (captive)

Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis) adult female (or possible first winter male), scratching with foot, perched on twig, Puerto Iguazu, Misiones, Argentina, april

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) adult male, preening on water, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, february

Australian Brush-turkey (Alectura lathami) adult, foraging, scratching ground with feet, Noosa, Queensland, Australia

Domestic Chicken, Welsummer, freerange hen, scratching in soil, Essex, England, august

Common Ground-dove (Columbina passerina) adult male, scratching in sand, Grenada, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N. P
Ceylon Junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) adult female, scratching in dirt for food, Sinharaja Forest N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Head lice
MODEL RELEASED. Head lice. Boy scratching head to relieve the itchy effects of head lice. He is six years old. Head lice live amongst the hairs of the human head

Glacial erosion. Grooves in bedrock from the movement of a glacier. This type of erosion is called abrasion. As a glacier moves across land, it picks up debris, which is carried with the ice

European rabbit
Adult rabbit, scratching. Dorset, UK June 2009

Southern elephant seal pup
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup, with an abundance of skin (folded) in which to grow into. Southern elephant seals live in the open waters of the Southern Ocean around Antarctica

Glacial striation, Switzerland
Glacial striation. View over the striated (grooved) surface of bedrock in front of the Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland. These grooves were formed as the glacier passed over the rock

Eurasian Badger (Meles meles) Adult silhouette scratching tree trunk - Derbyshire, England

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata) young, scratching ear, sitting in hotspring, near Nagano, Honshu, Japan, winter

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) young scratching on log, Lake Manyara N. P. Tanzania
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) young scratching on log, Lake Manyara N.P. Tanzania

Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) young scratching

A young Argentine Gray Fox, (Dusicyon griseus), aka Patagonian Fox, Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Lear / Nonsense / The Dee
There was an Old Man of the Dee, who was sadly annoyed by a flea; When he said, I will scratch it, they gave him a hatchet, which grieved that Old Man of the Dee

Old Salt shows a young lad his telescope
An elderly sailor seated on the end of a weathered groyne lets an inquisitive young lad peer through his telescope, as the terns swoop overhead

Head of crabeater scratching nose with fore flipper. (Lobodon carcinophaga). Antarctica
David Day / SplashdownDirect

Siberian Tiger / Amur Tiger - marking tree with claws in winter snow. C3A2591
TOM-1595 Siberian Tiger / Amur Tiger - marking tree with claws in winter snow. Panthera tigris Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coata mundi, Costa Rica, Central America

Savanna baboon, (Papio cynocephalus), Chobe National Park, Botswana

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"Scratch: A Symbol of Rebellion and Resilience" In the fight for women's rights, Suffragette Cat Scratch boldly paws at societal norms while challenging the status quo. The image of a fierce feline scratching against injustice resonates with the spirit of those who fought for equality. Amidst turbulent times in 1886, even Highland cows couldn't escape controversy as they were caught up in Boxing for Ladies matches. These unconventional events showcased women's strength and determination to break free from traditional gender roles. Central America witnessed its own unique scratch story when Costa Rican police clashed with brave suffragettes demanding their right to vote. The sight of these fearless activists fearlessly fighting police forces left an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, a Callithrix Monkey in Western Division, Gambia scratched its arm nonchalantly, unaware that its simple act would be captured forever as a symbol of freedom and self-expression. Perched on a branch, an adult Galah bird scratches itself gracefully - reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is beauty and tranquility waiting to be discovered. In rural settings worldwide, scratching becomes synonymous with daily routines; whether it's a woman feeding chickens or children playfully indulging in some "bum scratch" fun – these moments remind us to find joy in life's simplest pleasures. The scratch theme extends beyond everyday life into unexpected realms. Retired mechanic Krasinets proudly displays his retro car collection while a cat sits regally nearby – both embodying resilience and nostalgia through their shared love for classic craftsmanship. As we navigate through life's challenges, forgiveness emerges as an essential virtue. Just like RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic models stand side by side despite their tragic pasts; forgiveness allows us to heal wounds and move forward towards brighter horizons together. So let us embrace the multifaceted nature of "scratch, " where rebellion meets resilience, simplicity intertwines with elegance, and forgiveness paves the way for a better future.