Curiosity Collection (page 2)

Yellow-headed Picathartes / White necked rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus) Kambui Hills, Sierra Leone, Vulnerable species. Photograph taken on location for BBC Africa series, September 2010

The Aquarium, pub. 1873 (colour litho)
2646269 The Aquarium, pub. 1873 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Japanese crane (Grus japonensis) displaying, wings in heart shape, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Sammamish, Washington State, USA. Three month old Blue Merle Australian Shepherd puppy looking quizzical while resting in her yard. (PR)

Young urban Red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Bristol, UK. August

RF- Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) reflected in pool, Worcestershire. November

Silver Studded Blue (Plebejus argus), Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) feeding in shallow water at dawn, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Two Cairn Terrier puppies lying on a tan couch

Africa, Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains
Zaire, Virungas National Park, Virungas Mountains. Wild mountain gorilla family in cloud forest habitat. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

An Alvarezsaurid bird cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur

The Old Curiosity Shop, the Marchioness playing cards
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Solenicka Podkova, the Czech Horseshoe Bend on the Vlatva river, Solenice, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in preparation to knock it from the ice by creating a wave. Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, summer

Llama (Lama glama), Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina

Pine marten (Martes martes) portrait, Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Scotland, August. Highly commended in the Portrait category of the BWPA (British Wildlife Photography Awards) Competition 2016

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
A young giraffe looks out from behind an adult female in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kitten with a violin on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Coin Operated Binoculars

Picture No. 10870473
Female Black Bear watching from behind tree (Ursus americanus) Date:

The Old Curiosity Shop, Dick Swiveller and Sophy
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
Princess Briar Rose, aka Sleeping Beauty turns a key in the lock of a door, where she is about to meet the wicked old fairy, whose spindle will prick her finger sending her, and the royal household

Adult and infant chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Badger cub (Meles meles), captive, United Kingdom, Europe

Portrait of a Leonberger (PR)

Kamchatcka brown bear (Ursus arctos beringianus) with face underwater whilst fishing for Sockeye salmon in the Ozernaya River, Kuril Lake, South Kamtchatka Sanctuary, Russia, August

Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
A young Vervet Monkey sits alone on a tree branch in the Kruger National Park, South Africa

And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

An astronaut surveys his situation after being marooned on a barren planet. Ominous clouds form in the distance while his scorched capsule is nearby

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars
This self-portrait of NASAs Mars rover Curiosity combines dozens of exposures taken by the rovers Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) during the 177th Martian day, or sol

A herd of dinosaurs walk past a flying saucer lodged into the ground
A herd of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaurs from the Cretaceous Period, walk past a giant flying saucer lodged into the ground after a bad landing

Picture No. 10769068
CAT - three ginger kittens, exploring garden Date:

Gale Crater landscape, Mars C014 / 4934
Gale Crater landscape, as imaged by NASAs Curiosity rover on Mars. This rover, part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, landed here on 6 August 2012. The view looks south-south-west

Two Sulawesi black macaques / Celebes crested macaques (Macaca nigra) juveniles, in woodland, portrait, Tangkoko National Park, northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Critically endangered

Australian sea (Neophoca cinerea) juvenile playing in the sand, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Old Curiosity Shop
A view of The Old Curiosity Shop in Holborn, London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

Nudibranch (Flabellina nobilis) photographed in the field aquarium in Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - A Shrunken Human Head
Ripley Odditorium - New York, USA - An Amazonian Shrunken Human Head. According to the card caption, although many years old, the hair still grows... Date: 1939

Svalbard. Mother and child Polar Bears

Reading, Berkshire - Cross Street from Broad Street - A view of Thomas Flemings Olde Curiosity Shoppe, selling antique furniture, China, Pictures & Workd of Art. Date: circa 1886

The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell and grandfather in the shop
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

The Old Curiosity Shop, schoolroom
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841. The puzzled dunce

Koi carp in a pond. This fish is an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Long eared Owl - perched on post - West Wales UK 007802
BB-1868 Long eared Owl - perched on post West Wales UK Asio otus Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Looking up inside one of the towers, La Sagrada Familia church, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Group of elephants and landrover, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Curiosity: From Landseer's Shoeing to the Curiosity Rover" Step into a world where curiosity knows no bounds, as we embark on a journey through time and space. In 1844, artist Edwin Henry Landseer captured the essence in his masterpiece "Shoeing, " showcasing the inquisitive nature of Border Terrier Dogs sitting together. Fast forward to 1938, when another glimpse into curiosity was revealed. Goats with their heads stuck through a net fence, displaying their unwavering determination to explore beyond boundaries. But it's not just our furry friends who embody this trait. A French Bulldog Puppy captures hearts with its wide-eyed wonderment, reminding us that even the smallest creatures possess an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Venturing beyond our earthly realm, we encounter the awe-inspiring Curiosity rover artwork. This robotic explorer epitomizes humanity's relentless pursuit of understanding distant worlds and unraveling mysteries yet unknown. Returning closer to home, a Great Pyrenees lies amidst wild Poppy flowers at Antelope Valley California – an enchanting scene that beckons us to appreciate both beauty and intrigue found within nature itself. Back on familiar ground, Border Terrier Dog puppies curiously investigate their surroundings within a barn – playful innocence intertwined with an eagerness for discovery. In another unexpected encounter, Pygmy Goat kids find themselves captivated by something as simple as investigating a polythene bag. Their fascination reminds us that sometimes it is life's simplest things that ignite our sense of wonder. Even in urban landscapes like Bristol, UK, young urban Red foxes poke their heads over walls - emblematic figures representing resilience and adaptability while embracing new experiences lurking around every corner. Nature once again takes center stage as an Italian Greyhound stands gracefully amidst white sands and ice plant at Carmel Beach California – demonstrating how they are lead us to breathtaking vistas and unexpected encounters.