Defence Collection (page 100)

Flood defences and pump, Rawcliffe Bridge, Goole, East Yorkshire, England, August

Major breach in shingle defence sea wall after December 2013 tidal surge, Salthouse, Norfolk, England, January

View of breached shingle seawall and flooded coastal marshland after tidal surge, Muckleburgh Hill, Salthouse, North Norfolk, England, December 2013

Waves crashing against seawall of seaside town during tidal surge, Sheringham, North Norfolk, England, December 2013

Waves crashing against remains of shingle sea defences, with flooded marshes and partially submerged birdwatching hide after tidal surge, Cley-next-the-sea, North Norfolk, England, December 2013

Owl Moth (Automeris belti) adult, flashing eyespots and showing opossum face in defense, on ground in cloudforest, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp. ) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia
Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp.) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Common Pill Millipede (Glomeris marginata) two adults, rolled up in defensive balls with one just beginning to open up, in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, May

Common Pill Woodlouse (Armadillidium vulgare) adult, rolled up in defensive position, Leicestershire, England, November

Salt-and-pepper Microcaddisfly (Agraylea multipunctata) larva, final instar in protective case made from secretions, crawling along edge of submerged leaf, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England

Devils Coach-horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) adult, with abdomen raised in defensive posture, Castilla y Leon, Spain, October

Pale Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus deformis) adult, with sea anemones attached to shell, resting on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Southern Regal Moth (Citheronia lobesis) adult, curled up in defensive wasp immitation pose, in cloudforest, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Birch Sawfly (Croesus septentrionalis) larvae, in defensive posture, feeding on birch leaf, Powys, Wales, September

Vladivostok Fortress, Vladivostok, Russia, Eurasia

Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) juvenile, in flight, being mobbed by Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) adult male, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.A. March

Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) adult pair, breeding plumage, in flight, mobbing Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, in marshland habitat, Suffolk, England, June

Ortigia Castle (Castello Maniace) (Castle Maniace), Syracuse (Siracusa), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Defence barricades in the street of odessa, 1941

Turkey, Istanbul, detail of the Galata Tower, 62m high round tower topped by a conical roof, small look-out windows and balcony at top, blue sky behind

Minceta Fort and Old Town walls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Harbour and Old Town walls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Old Town walls at dusk, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Illustration of Diplodocus fighting
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinoasurs - Diplodocus (on th left) - Art work

Profile of wasp

Models of Velociraptor and Protocertops dinosaurs, mouths open

Illustration of a tyrannosaur and a Euoplocephalus fighting

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868), Ukiyo-e, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868) - Ukiyo-e - Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - Tominomori shields himself from the throw of the brazier filled with burning coals (1847-1848) - Series

Coral Fish camouflaged against Coral

North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), illustration
Zoology - Rodents - North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), illustration

Brown tabby cat crouching in defence posture with hairs raised on back and tail, side view

Clown Fish (Amphiprion sp. ) poking head out from Sea Anemone (Actinaria)
Clown Fish (Amphiprion sp.) poking head out from Sea Anemone (Actinaria)

Amphipiron, Clownfish, mucus-covered gold body with distinctive white stripe, hard mouth for nibbling algae, large eyes, side fins for steering and changing direction, swimming amongst sea anemones

Comparison of Fortification Systems C017 / 3528
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing a comparison of different fortification methods designed by Vauban, Coehoorn, Pagan, Blondel, Belidor

Coehoorns Fortification Methods C017 / 3503
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing an illustration of different fortification methods designed by Menno van Coehoorn

Male swallow (Hirundo rustica) watching a bee. The bird knows instinctively that the bee is not palatable

Lacewing butterfly (Cethosia cyane). The bright colouration of this butterfly is a warning to prospective predators that it is unpalatable

Spider irritant hair
Tarantula spider hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the irritant hairs of a Mexican red-knee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi)

Carpenter ants fighting (Camponotus cruentatus). These are two soldier ants from different colonies. Ants produce chemicals called pheromones which they use to identify each other and to communicate

Asteroid defence missile, artwork F007 / 7393
Asteroid defence missile, computer artwork

Asteroid defence missile, artwork F007 / 7397
Asteroid defence missile, computer artwork

Asteroid defence missile, artwork F007 / 7398
Asteroid defence missile, computer artwork

Asteroid defence missile, artwork F007 / 7395
Asteroid defence missile, computer artwork

swallowtail caterpillar F007 / 9924
Common yellow swallowtail (Papilio machaon) caterpillar on a twig This larva is brightly coloured white, orange and black

Ankylosaur dinosaur, artwork
Ankylosaur, computer artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Blue jack mackerel and shark C014 / 1789
Shark swimming over a bait ball of blue jack mackerel (Trachurus picturatus). A bait ball is a defensive manoeuvre performed by schooling fish that makes it harder for the predators to pick out

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"Unyielding Defences: From Hadrian's Wall to Kenilworth Castle, the Art of Protection" Hadrian's Wall J940488: Standing tall for centuries, this ancient fortification symbolizes the strength and resilience of Roman defence. Deceiving the invader as to the state of the tide: Crafty tactics employed by coastal defenders throughout history, using nature itself as a weapon against would-be invaders. Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo: Witnessing fierce resistance within its walls, this historic chateau became an emblem of unwavering defence during one of Europe's most decisive battles. Portchester Castle K991184: A formidable stronghold overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, Portchester Castle has guarded England's shores for over nine centuries. Tower of London & Tower Bridge 21766_20: The iconic duo that has watched over London since medieval times – a testament to enduring protection and steadfast guardianship. Iron-age British Camp hill fort and the Malvern Hills in autumn, Great Malvern, Worcestershire: Nature intertwines with ancient defences in this breathtaking landscape where history meets beauty. Thames Barrier on River Thames and Canary Wharf in the background, London, England: An engineering marvel designed to protect London from devastating floods while showcasing modern defensive strategies against nature's fury. Roman latrine J000112: Even mundane structures like latrines played their part in safeguarding Roman forts by maintaining hygiene standards essential for troop health and morale. Bamburgh Castle K021974: Perched atop a rugged Northumberland cliffside, Bamburgh Castle stands as both a historical treasure trove and an impregnable fortress guarding England's northeastern coast. Housesteads Roman Fort J930498 along Hadrian’s Wall J080005 .