Terrestrial Collection (page 19)

Solar system planetary orbits, artwork. The Sun is at centre, with planetary orbits marked by blue ellipses. The four rocky planets of the inner solar system, moving outwards from the Sun

Garden snail C015 / 7086
Garden snail. Garden snails (Helix aspersa) are a species of land snail, a pulmonate gastropod, and are one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs

Common black slug on a leaf
Common black slug (Arion ater) on a leaf. This species of slug is found in northern Europe and the Pacific Northwest. Photographed in Poland

Edible snail C014 / 9652
Edible snail (Helix pomatia) on a tree trunk. This species of land snail is farmed for cooking, when is known by the French word for snail, Escargot. Photographed in Poland

Red slug on the ground. Red slugs (Arion rufus) are mostly found in Denmark, where it was introduced by some scientists into a forest near Silkeborg in 1913

Fludds cosmology, 1617
human, cosmos, animal, primate, , god, universe, history, religion, cosmology, astronomy, astrology, muse, deity, adult, female, woman, caucasian, artwork, illustration, engraving, monochrome

Exoplanet types, artwork C016 / 5354
Exoplanet types. Artwork of a range of types of extrasolar planets that have been discovered beyond our Solar System. These exoplanets range from very large gas giant planets (upper right)

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5353
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of the Moon forming in the skies of a proto-Earth following the collision that led to its formation

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5352
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized protoplanet (Theia) looming over a proto-Earth with which it is about to collide. This illustrates the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon

Cyclophthalmus senior, insect fossil C016 / 4926
Cyclophthalmus senior, insect fossil. This scorpion-like terrestrial insect occurs in the fossil record from the Carboniferous period

Planet sizes compared, artwork C013 / 9949
Planet sizes compared. Computer artwork comparing the sizes of the smallest known exoplanets - planets orbiting outside the solar system - to those of our own planets Mars and Earth

Kepler planetary systems, artwork C013 / 9950
Kepler planetary systems. Computer artwork showing an overhead view of the orbital position of the planets in systems with multiple transiting planets discovered by NASAs Kepler mission

Solar system planets, artwork C013 / 9499
Solar system planets, artwork. The eight planets and Pluto (not longer a planet) are shown here in their order from the Sun from top to bottom

Mars exploration, artwork C013 / 8995
Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a US astronaut planting a flag in the Valles Marineris, Mars. The Valles Marineris is a canyon system over 4000 kilometres long

Cane toad, Ecuador C013 / 8860
Cane Toad. The cane toad (Bufo marinus) is a large terrestrial true toad that is native to Central and South America. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Madagascar spiny-tailed iguana C013 / 7016
Madagascar spiny-tailed iguana (Oplurus cuvieri) on a tree. Madagascar spiny-tailed iguanas are a member of the Opluridae family

Dwarf armadillo C013 / 6568
Dwarf armadillo (Zaedyus pichiy). Mounted specimen collected by Charles Darwin at Bahia Blanca, Argentina, in 1833

Variety of tektites

Euparkeria
A model of Euparkeria. This was an early archosauriform, a type of carnivorous and terrestrial reptile that lived around 225 million years ago during the Early Triassic period

Onoclea hebridica, fossil fern
A fossil fern from the Palaeocene of the Isle of Mull

Global biodiversity value map
Map showing the distribution of some of the most highly valued terrestrial biodiversity world-wide (mammals, reptiles, amphibians and seed plants)

Common Amber Snail (Succinea putris) adult, crawling on partially eaten leaf, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, May

Kentish Snail (Monacha cantiana) adult, resting on Common Reed (Phragmites australis) leaf, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, England, July

Tree Slug (Limax marginatus) adult, on damp tree trunk, Norfolk, England, September

World map by Joan Martines (1591). Miniature Painting

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS. USA. Desert marigolds (Baileya multiradiata) blooming in early spring amid other desert vegetation. Chihuahuan Desert

UTAH. USA. Blazing-star (Mentzalia spp. ) & globemallow (Spaeralcea grossulariaefolia)
UTAH. USA. Blazing-star (Mentzalia spp.) & globemallow (Spaeralcea grossulariaefolia) below Comb Ridge. Proposed San Juan-Anasazi BLM Wilderness. Colorado Plateau

Mouthless crab (Cardisoma crassum) walks amongst dried leafs on the forest floor of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Red Eft (Terrestrial Form), Notophthalmus viridescens, Native to Eastern US

Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) near Andringitra mountains. South-central MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur baby (Lemur catta) Beza mahafaly Special Reserve. South-western MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR

Ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) & Didieraeaceae, (Alluaudia ascendens) Berenty Reserve. Southern MADAGASCAR

Thumbnail Chameleon. NW Madagascar

Strawberry Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita perlatus) adult, walking on sandy beach at sunset, Maldives, march

Yellow Slug (Limax flavus) adult, close-up of head and mantle, sliding over groundcover vegetation in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, october

Plaited Door Snail (Cochlodina laminata) adult, on bracket fungus, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, september

TWIN WORLDS (Neil R Jones) The machine-men of Zor explore another new world... Date: 1937

The 35th Millennium
THE 35TH MILLENNIUM (Arthur G Stangland) War in space : the merciless Kulons (bad) seek to destroy the last of the Futurans (good). Date: 1931

RETURN OF SATAN (Robert Moore Williams) Fighting desperately against the super-brain... Date: 1939

Secret of the Pyramid
SECRET OF THE PYRAMID (Robert Moore Williams) The hero battles with the monstrous Zorlings in the interior of the Great Pyramid Date: 1939

THE LOST MACHINE (John B Harris) A Martian robot, marooned on Earth, has problems adapting to the terrestrial lifestyle Date: 1932

Flying Saucer
Ralph 124C 41+ [Hugo Gernsback] Domed-disc spacecraft which anticipates to a remarkable degree the flying saucers of twenty years later Date: 1929

Secret of Observatory
THE SECRET OF THE OBSERVATORY (Robert Bloch) Lois is menaced by the Mongol Date: 1938

Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp. ) adult, Andes, Peru
Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp.) adult, Andes, Peru

Marbled Newt (Triturus marmoratus) adult, terrestrial phase, walking on moss, Spain, september

Italian Crested Newt (Triturus carnifex) adult, in terrestrial phase, resting on leaf litter, Italy, june

Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) adult, resting on fungi, Norwich, Norfolk, England, september

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"Exploring the Terrestrial Realm: A Journey through Art and Science" Embark on a celestial adventure as we delve into the wonders of the terrestrial realm, where art and science intertwine to unravel the mysteries of our Solar System. Gazing at breathtaking artwork depicting our planetary neighbors, we marvel at their diverse landscapes and captivating beauty. From fiery Mars to majestic Jupiter, each planet holds its own allure, inviting us to explore beyond Earth's boundaries. Amidst this cosmic exploration, we encounter an unexpected guest - the Mauritian Dodo. This compact bird with its curved brown bill and feet stands as a symbol of earthly life amidst celestial grandeur. Its presence reminds us that even in vastness, there is room for delicate creatures like ourselves. As we journey further into history, Gerardus Merc's 1595 masterpiece "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio" unfolds before our eyes. This ancient map reveals how early astronomers envisioned our world within the context of a larger universe – a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about its place in space. Moving forward in time, Hans Holbein's iconic painting "The Ambassadors" transports us back to 1533. Amidst intricate details lies a hidden message – an enigmatic skull reminding us of mortality against the backdrop of infinite possibilities beyond Earth. Venturing beyond familiar realms, Kepler-10b emerges from imagination onto canvas – an exoplanet teeming with potential for extraterrestrial lifeforms yet undiscovered by human eyes. Science fiction magazines like Startling Stories capture these fantastical visions that ignite our imaginations and propel us towards uncharted territories. But amidst all these cosmic wonders lies one constant - The Earth itself. Our home among stars shines brightly as we realize its uniqueness in sustaining life amid vast emptiness. Saturn looms nearby; both planets depicted accurately to scale remind us that despite differences in size or composition, every celestial body holds its own significance.