Chordate Collection (page 4)

Cygnus cygnus, Whooper swans, on a frozen lake in Hokkaido

Reticulated giraffe, Kenya

Brown bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bear cubs, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

Reticulated giraffe, Kenya

Brown bear, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska, USA

A dun coloured Icelandic horse with a thick brown mane

Horses in paddocks on a ranch in the snow at Palouse, Washington, USA

Gentoo penguins, Antarctica

African elephant herd, Botswana

Adelie penguin, Antarctica

A pair of mute swans in Lake Kawaguchi disrupt the reflection of Mt. Fuji, Japan

A pair of mute swans in Lake Kawaguchi in the reflection of Mt. Fuji, Japan

Japanese cranes, Hokkaido, Japan

Japanese cranes, Hokkaido, Japan

Cygnus cygnus, Whooper swans, on a frozen lake in Hokkaido

Brown bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Brown bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Grants zebras, Kenya

Reticulated giraffe, Kenya

Grants zebras and wildebeests, Kenya

Lesser flamingos, Lake Narasha, Kenya

Lesser flamingos, Lake Narasha, Kenya

Caribou, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA

King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, in a bird colony on South Georgia Island, on the Falkland islands

King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, in a bird colony on South Georgia Island, on the Falkland islands

King Penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, in a bird colony on South Georgia Island, on the Falkland islands

Close-up of cheetah spots on the animals hide in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Two masai giraffe looking away from each other in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Rodent remains regurgitated by a barn owl, Tyto alba, UCSC Campus Natural Reserve, Santa Cruz, California

Spider, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Barred owl feather, Strix varia, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Juvenile barred owl, Strix varia, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Lesser Scaup, Aythya affinis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Barn swallows, Hirundo rustica, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Surf scoters, Melanitta perspicillata, Vancouver, British Columbia

American Beaver, Castor canadensis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Western sandpiper, Calidris mauri, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Surf scoters, Melanitta perspicillata, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Fishing dock, Tofino, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Eastern gray squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Courtship display of mute swans, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Ten-lined june beetle, Polyphylla decimlineata, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Ediths checkerspot, Euphydryas editha, Cathedral Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia

Dr. John McLean using black light and mercury vapour to collect moths, mosquitos and beetles
Dr. John McLean using black light and mercury vapor to collect moths, mosquitoes and beetles, Stanley Park, British Columbia

American Hover Fly, Metasyrphus americanus, on common danedlion, Taraxacum officinale, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Dr. John McLean collecting mosquitos in alcohol, attracting them using black light
Dr. John McLean collecting mosquitoes in alcohol, attracting them using black light and mercury vapor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

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Chordates: A Diverse and Fascinating Animal Group From the mysterious sea lampreys to the majestic llamas of Bolivia, chordates encompass a wide array of captivating creatures. These animals, characterized by their possession of a notochord at some stage in their life cycle, have intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. Take a journey through the animal kingdom and discover the incredible diversity within this group. Encounter the powerful blue wildebeest, known scientifically as Connochaetes taurinus, roaming freely across vast African plains. Marvel at the graceful greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, with its magnificent spiral horns that adorn its head. Venture into wetlands where you might spot the great blue heron gracefully wading through shallow waters in Boundary Bay, British Columbia. This elegant bird captures our attention with its long legs and impressive wingspan. Travel back millions of years to witness ancient Cambrian animals brought to life through intricate artwork. Immerse yourself in an underwater world where nudibranchs like Nembrotha chamberlaini feed on tunicates (sea squirts) amidst vibrant coral reefs. Experience autumn's enchanting atmosphere in Germany's Harz Mountains as a roaring stag stands proudly by a tranquil stream. This historic painting from 1898 offers us a glimpse into nature's timeless beauty captured by talented artists. Embark on an adventure to Switzerland's Zurich Game Park and encounter ibexes gracefully navigating rocky terrains. Transported from an original 19th-century masterpiece, this digital reproduction allows us to appreciate these magnificent creatures up close. Witness history unfold as you delve into India's past - behold a working elephant tied to a palm tree or join an exhilarating tiger hunt from atop an elephant's back. These digital reproductions offer glimpses into moments frozen in time during the 19th century. Intriguing and diverse, chordates captivate our imagination with their unique characteristics and habitats.