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"Catching the Wild Beauty: Witnessing MEL, the Wise Orca, Hunting South American Sealion Pups in Patagonia" In March 2006

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Catching Collection: Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears - fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls
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Catching Collection: Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as 'MEL', 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken
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Catching Collection: French and English artificial fishing flies
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Catching Collection: The Apple Gatherers, 1880
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Catching Collection: French artificial fishing flies
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Catching Collection: Catching the 5: 15 at Liverpool Street by Grace Golden
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Catching Collection: Picture No. 10947857
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Catching Collection: I kiss your little hand, madame, by J. Nicolson
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Catching Collection: Grizzly Bear - Catching salmon from river
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Catching Collection: Dionaea muscipula, Venus Fly Trap, Dragon Fly caught in lobes of flowering plant
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Catching Collection: WORLD SERIES, 1970. Brooks Robinson, third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles
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Catching Collection: Picture No. 10865989
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Catching Collection: Mosasaurus marine reptile
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Catching Collection: Coughs & Sneezes Poster
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Catching Collection: Grizzly Bear Fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
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Catching Collection: Brown Bear Catching a fish. Alaska, USA
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Catching Collection: Wizard Oz / Dorothy / Toto
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Catching Collection: Horrors, my wife! by Webster Murray
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Catching Collection: Coastal grizzly bear with salmon in mouth. Alaska MA1378
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Catching Collection: Learning words
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Catching Collection: Namaqua chameleon catching prey
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Catching Collection: Namaqua Chameleon - Showing the tongue retracting with prey - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa
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Catching Collection: Kermode / Spirit Bear - hunting for Sockeye Salmon. The Tsimshian of northern British Columbia
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Catching Collection: Snowy Owl - in flight Ontario, Canada in February
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Catching Collection: Fan with Fairies
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Catching Collection: Orient Express
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Catching Collection: Grizzly Bear - Catching salmon from river
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Catching Collection: Ducks and the U Bein Bridge in Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar
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Catching Collection: Southern Railway Ratcatcher
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Catching Collection: Panther Chameleon - male hunting an insect - Andasibe-Mantadia National Park - Eastern-central
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Catching Collection: Cheetah - Chasing Thomson's Gazelle Transmara, Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
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Catching Collection: Cricket match being played in Top Hats at Richmond, Surrey. c. 1908
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Catching Collection: Scottish Types - Leistering Salmon, Clan MacGregor
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Catching Collection: African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) fishing, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa
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Catching Collection: Picture No. 10947600
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Catching Collection: The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808
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Catching Collection: Furcifer oustaleti, Oustalets Chameleon perched on a tree branch catching a fly by extending out
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Catching Collection: Dionaea muscipula, two Venus Fly Traps, one opening to catch fly
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Catching Collection: Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade
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Catching Collection: Met Police stopwatch -- inside face
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Catching Collection: Modern Athenians plate 8 - Edinburgh
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Catching Collection: Animal Bicycle Race
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Catching Collection: Osprey - Catching Fish Pandion haliaetus Finland BI014724
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Catching Collection: China - fisherman with Cormorant birds. Li River, Guangxi Zhuangzu Province
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Catching Collection: Bald Eagle - Immature in flight. Homer Alaska
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Catching Collection: Killer whale / Orcas - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge
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Catching Collection: DOG - Malinois / Belgian Malinois / Chien de Berger Belge - catching frisbee
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Catching Collection: Taking Elephants 1671


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"Catching the Wild Beauty: Witnessing MEL, the Wise Orca, Hunting South American Sealion Pups in Patagonia" In March 2006, we were privileged to witness a breathtaking spectacle of nature as we observed MEL, an adult male killer whale or Orca. At 45 to 50 years old, MEL displayed his prowess and hunting skills on a beach at Punta Norte in Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. The scene was reminiscent of a thrilling wildlife documentary as we watched Coastal Grizzlies or Alaskan Brown Bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park during July. The bears' determination and precision left us awestruck. However, our journey through various forms did not end there. We stumbled upon Webster Murray's intriguing artwork titled "Horrors. My Wife. " which captured the essence of surprise and suspense when secrets are revealed. Moving from art to angling pursuits, we discovered French artificial fishing flies that enticed even the most elusive fish species. These delicate creations showcased both skill and creativity while luring their underwater prey. Grace Golden's painting "Catching the 5:15 at Liverpool Street" transported us into bustling city life where individuals hurriedly chased after trains amidst chaos and anticipation. It reminded us that catching moments can extend beyond nature alone. Returning to wildlife encounters once more, we marveled at grizzly bears skillfully catching salmon from rivers with remarkable agility. Their synchronized movements demonstrated how they have mastered this age-old technique over generations. Nature's captivating traps continued with Dionaea muscipula (Venus Fly Trap) ensnaring unsuspecting dragonflies within its lobes while houseflies hovered nearby - a testament to Mother Nature's intricate web of survival strategies. Stepping back into history through artistry again led us to "The Apple Gatherers" painted in 1880 by an unknown artist.