Spikes Collection

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia
DH-3160 Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia Moloch horridus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hedgehog
ME-141 HEDGEHOG - Rolled up in a ball Erinaceus europaeus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

HIV particle, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The virus consists of an RNA genome

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Hedgehog - curled up
JD-16363 HEDGEHOG - curled up in ball Erinaceus europaeus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON
ANZ-452 HEDGEHOG - close-up of face Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Torny Devil
JPF-3670 THORNY DEVIL Australia Moloch moloch horridus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Euphorbia echinus cactus

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Hungarian Pavilion
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The quite surreal Hungarian Pavilion Date: 1911

Italy, Sardinia, Sassari Province, Palau, Cacti

Start of a Cock Fight Date: circa 1906

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Influenza virus, computer artwork
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus. The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat

Spiny spider, SEM
Spiny spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spiny spider (Gasteracantha sp.), showing its characteristic spines (red) and large mouthparts (grey, centre left)

Regal Horned Lizard Female, constructing nest. Arizona, USA
CAN-2100 Regal Horned Lizard - Female, constructing nest. Arizona, USA. Phrynosoma solare John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Agave on the Bright Angel trail, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Marrow and forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marrow plant (Cucurbita sp. left) and a forget-me-not plant (Myosotis sp. lower right)

Mathematical model, artwork
Mathematical model, computer artwork. This model represents a type of non-linear wave, known as a breather. A breathers energy tends to be localised in space, and oscillates in time

The head of a 'Catchpole'
5616118 The head of a 'Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a 'Catchpole', an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

The head of a 'Catchpole'
5616117 The head of a 'Catchpole'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the head of a 'Catchpole', an instrument used to control prisoners when it was placed around their necks)

Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes
530796 Pararum Soatuntre Perkasanund, who displayed his devotional discipline by reclining on a bed of iron spikes. These Hindu philosophers and holy men followed an ancient tradition

An Alpinist and his equipment
5312035 An Alpinist and his equipment; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Alpinist and his equipment including picks, canteen, snow shoes and spikes for boots)

The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The quadrangle for the men is much like the women's, but larger. It consists of two or three yards, and the building surrounding them

Small Light in the Dark
Mauro

The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany-Street Barracks, [London], 1862. The annual change of quarters of the brigade of Household Cavalry took place

Texas horned lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) portrait, Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Ice stalagmites / ice spikes formation, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Model wearing a bikini as she stands next to a cactus in Africa April 1975

Model wearing a bikini as she stands next to a cactus in Africa April 1975

Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Australian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) head portrait, Kangaroo Island, South Australia State, Australia

RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

India - Calcutta - doing penance on a bed of spikes early 1900s

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"Nature's Prickly Protectors: Exploring the Fascinating World of Spikes" Avian flu virus: A microscopic view of the avian flu virus reveals its spiky surface, a reminder of its potential danger to both birds and humans. Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia: Meet the thorny devil, an extraordinary lizard species known for its impressive array that help it blend seamlessly into the arid Australian landscape. Hedgehog: With their adorable prickles, hedgehogs have mastered the art of self-defense while remaining utterly charming. HIV particle: The intricate structure of an HIV particle showcases numerous spikes that enable this notorious virus to invade human cells with devastating consequences. Hedgehog - curled up: When feeling threatened or seeking protection, hedgehogs curl up into a ball, showcasing their formidable armor-like spikes from all angles. Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON: This captivating image captures a hedgehog in its natural habitat amidst the stunning Ural Mountains in Russia—a testament to nature's ability to thrive even in harsh environments. Torny Devil: Found exclusively in Australia's Northern Territory, the fascinating thorny devil boasts an intricate network of sharp spikes that serve as both defense mechanism and camouflage against predators. Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa: In traditional African culture, elaborate hairstyles often incorporate decorative accessories such as beads and metal pins adorned with delicate spikes—an artistic expression intertwined with cultural heritage. Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve : These unique birds boast striking crests on their heads resembling elegant feathers spiked upwards—a remarkable adaptation for their rainforest habitat.