Defensive Collection (page 9)

French war film, Verdun
The grim realism of war captured in the French film, Verdun, telling the story of the ferocious German onslaught and the heroic French defence

Blessed poison frog (Ranitomeya benedicta) male, carrying tadpoles on its back, transporting them to water, Yurimaguas, Alto Amazonas, Peru

Imitating poison frog (Ranitomeya imitator) resting on leaf, Tarapoto, Peru. Cropped

Two Common terns (Sterna hirundo) in middle of aggressive encounter as one lands near nest with chick in it. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Marshal Ney Supporting the Rear Guard During the Retreat from Moscow, 1856 (oil on canvas)
MAN278084 Marshal Ney Supporting the Rear Guard During the Retreat from Moscow, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 179.8x301 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Snow goose (Chen caerulescens) mobbing Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) Wrangel Island, Far East Russia, June

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita) curled up in defensive posture after being dragged from Silver leaf cutter bee (Megachile leachella) nest tunnel in sand dunes. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Canada goose (Branta canadensis) female, in defensive posture, with brood of goslings on lake, Druridge Pools Nature Reserve, Northumberland, UK. May

England, Northumberland, Warkworth Castle. Warkworth Castle (English Heritage), a magnificent 12th century stone motte and bailey fortress, and surrounding snow covered landscape on a winter morning

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

School of Bonito fish (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) formed into a tight baitball, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Mediterranean pill woodlouse (Armadillo officinalis) curled up in a defensive position, Akamas, Cyprus. Controlled conditions

Camouflage class at New York University, where men and women... New York, N.Y. 1943. Creator: Marjory Collins
Camouflage class in New York University, where men and women are preparing for jobs in the Army or in industry, New York, N.Y

Back into production go these carloads... Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa
Back into production go these carloads of scrap metal, Allegheny Ludlum Steele Corp. Brackenridge, Pa. The melting of alloy steels for defense work requires that steel mill scrapyards such as this be

Man of the Fort Story, Va. coastal defense, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Man of the Fort Story, Va. coastal defense

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas)
826265 Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 63x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende. August Macke (1887-1914)

Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas)
659098 Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Maffei, Guido von (1838-1924); 166.4x121.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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Snarling Gray or Timber Wolf(Canis Lupus) feeding on Elk Carcass(Captive) Date: 22/10/2005

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Gray wolves(Canis Lupus) feeding on an Elk Carcass.(captive) Date: 22/10/2005

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Snarling Gray or Timber Wolf(Canis Lupus), Captive. Date: 22/10/2005

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TOSSA DE MAR. Town located in the Costa Brava. Landscape coast. La Selva Region. Girona Province. Catalonia. Spain. Europe. Date: 16/11/2006

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Spain, Castilla y Leon Region, Avila Province, Avila. Scenic medieval city walls of Avila, Spain. Date: 19/11/2009

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POLAND. WARSAW. View of an stretch gothic wall that surrounded the old city. Date: 30/09/2006

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POLAND. WARSAW. View of an stretch gothic wall that surrounded the old city. Date: 30/09/2006

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Roman Art. Byllis Ruins, Albania. Remains of the Wall of Victorinus (Victorino) built in late 4th century AD. Date: 02/08/2007

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St Kitts and Nevis, Brimstone Hill, Brimstone Hill Fort with mountain and sea in the background against cloudy sky, UNESCO World Heritage Site, originally used by brittish military engineers

The Great Wall. Creator: Dorte Verner
The Great Wall

Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) standing on seabed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand, flaring its dorsal fin in threat display, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), with hard protective shell of fused scale secreting toxins, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)

Old Fortress Naples, (watercolour on paper)
651116 Old Fortress Naples, (watercolour on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 31.2x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Fortress Naples. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935)

We Just Want to Play (oil on canvas)
CH402137 We Just Want to Play (oil on canvas) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 91.5x71.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Can t we be Friends?, 1890 (oil on canvas)
CH402134 Can t we be Friends?, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A wild three-lined knob-tailed gecko (Nephrurus levis) standing in high leg pose with tail erect
wildlife, isolated, white, closeup, desert, creature, wild, defensive, unusual, weird, upright, eyes, defense, pose, fauna, background, Kristian Bell Photography, 1367991792

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Common Pheasant - male displaying by flapping its wings, Island of Texel, The Netherlands Date: 11-Feb-19

Peytral from a horse armor of Georg von Wolframsdorf, Mühlau, About 1480
Peytral from a horse armor of Georg von Wolframsdorf, Muhlau, About 1480

Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40. Creator: Jorg Seusenhofer
Mitten Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Innsbruck, c. 1530/40

Three-Quarter Field Armor of Anime Construction, Innsbruck, c. 1560

Texas brown tarantula (Aphonopelma hentzi) in defensive posture, Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado, USA

Mail Shirt, India, 17th century (?). Creator: Unknown
Mail Shirt, India, 17th century (?)

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"Defensive: A Glimpse into Nature's Protective Strategies" Spitfires over Forth: Witness the majestic Spitfires soaring through the skies, a symbol of England's defensive prowess during World War II. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village, Northumberland: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this ancient castle stands as a testament to centuries fortifications. Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars: Marvel at the sleek and powerful Typhoon fighter jet, ready to defend the skies with its advanced technology and formidable capabilities. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Step back in time as you enjoy a drink within the walls of this historic tower that once served as protection against potential invaders. Black Rhinoceros charging in Etosha N. P. , Namibia: Witness nature's ultimate defense mechanism as an adult male rhino charges forward to protect its territory from any potential threats. Nile crocodile on shore of Mara River with open jaws: Behold the fearsome sight of a Nile crocodile basking on the riverbank, showcasing its impressive defensive display with wide-open jaws. Aleppo Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance in Syria: Explore the ancient fortress that has stood tall for centuries, safeguarding Aleppo against countless invasions throughout history. Glenveagh Castle in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal: Discover Ireland's enchanting castle nestled by Lake Lough Beagh—an architectural marvel built to withstand external forces while offering breathtaking views. Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. : Delicate yet resilient, this purple foxglove plant showcases nature's own defense mechanisms through its toxic properties—a reminder that beauty can often be protective too. Inflated spotted porcupinefish in Maui, Hawaii.