Food Chain Collection (page 3)

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Greater Roadrunner, Geococcyx californianus, bird eating lizard

Illustration, leaping Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) attacking small rodent, front view

Illustration of three Pinophyta (Conifer) pinecones and needle leaves

Illustration of Giant Triton (Charonia tritonis), predatory sea snail feeding on Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Lizardfish feeding on a fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Epidexipteryx perched on a branch ready to eat a nearby spider
Epidexipteryx dinosaur perched on a branch ready to eat a nearby spider

A pair of Velociraptors attack a lone Protoceratops
A pair of carnivorous Velociraptors attacking a lone Protoceratops which stands no chance of surviving this deadly attack

Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch, Australia

A group of Balaur bondoc dinosaurs fight for the corpse of a Struthiosaurus
A giant Hatzegopteryx thambema pterosaur overlooks a group of Balaur bondoc dinosaurs fight for the corpse of a Struthiosaurus

Tyrannosaurus rex with a freshly killed Deinocheirus in its mouth

A Majungasaurus grabs the tail of a crocodilian Mahajangasuchu
A Majungasaurus crenatissimus grabs the tail of a crocodilian Mahajangasuchus insignis. Masiakasaurus knopfleri observe the action in the foreground

Postosuchus attacking a dicynodont in a Triassic forest 228 million years ago. Postosuchus is a rausuchian that grew 13-16 feet and lived alongside the earliest dinosaurs

A Therizinosaurus prevents a young Tarbosaurus in his hunt for Gallimimus
A Therizinosaurus emerges from the undergrowth to prevent a young Tarbosaurus in his hunt for Gallimimus

A pack of carnivorous T-rex dinosaurs with their freshly killed Triceratops

A Nothosaurus marine reptile attacks a pod of Hupehsuchus dinosaurs in a Triassic ocean

Liopleurodon reptile hunting Ichthyosaurus dinosaurs in Jurassic seas

Marine predators of the Cretaceous period
Artists concept of primary marine predators that shared the ocean waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

An Allosaurus attacking a herd of Camptosaurus dinosaurs
A lone Allosaurus attacking a herd of herbivorous Camptosaurus dinosaurs

Confrontation between a pair of T. Rex dinosaurs over a dead sauropod
Confrontation between a pair of adult T. Rex carnivorous dinosaurs over the ownership of a dead sauropod dinosaur

A Gorgosaurus libratus stands over the dead body of a Centrosaurus

A large Rajasaurus roars in an attempt to scare two Indosuchus away from their kill
A large Rajasaurus bellows in an attempt to intimidate two Indosuchus dinosaurs away from a dead Titanosaurus. A pack of small Compsosuchus watch while they eat scraps of meat in the foreground

A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon and its prey
A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon saber-toothed cat and its bison calf prey at La Brea Tar Pits, California, during the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Mononykus dinosaur eating a lizard gecko

Leedsichthys fish about to swallow an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile. Leedsichthys is a large extinct fish from the Jurassic seas

A huge Megalodon shark swims after a pod of striped dolphins

Two T. Rex dinosaurs feed on the remains of a dead sauropod
A pair of juvenile T. Rex dinosaurs from the same family, feeding on the remains of a dead sauropod dinosaur

Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs gather around the dead body of a young sauropod dinosaur
Giant Quetzalcoatlus pterosaurs gather around the dead body of a young sauropod dinosaur, which will make rich pickings for a great meal

A prehistoric Dunkleosteus fish prepares to eat a primitive shark
A 30-foot-long, four-ton hypercarnivorous apex predator of the species Dunkleosteus terrellix is about to make a meal of a six-foot-long primitive shark of the genus Cladoselache 370 million years

Tylosaurus attacks a Styxosaurus in Cetaceous waters. Tylosaurus was a North American Mosasaur, a sea reptile related to modern monitor lizards

A Plesiosaurus marine reptile attacks a school of Dapedius fish
A Plesiosaurus marine reptile sneaks up behind a school of Dapedius fish as it goes in for the attack

A Carnotaurus eating the flesh of a dead Chubutisaurus

Metriorhynchus marine reptiles try to capture a Coelacanth fish
Two Metriorhynchus marine reptiles try to capture a Coelacanth fish in Jurassic seas

A Nothosaurus catches an unware Ceolophysis
The late Triassic period circa 215 million years ago, featuring the 13 foot, semi oceanic Nothosaurus catching an unaware Ceolophysis

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7191
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a gently sloping Mediterranean coast, with an inset showing sand-dwelling life (lower right)

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Life cycle of a Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), drawing
Medicine - Life cycle of a Beef tapeworm (Taenia Saginata). Drawing

Fly trapped in a leaf of Drosera sp. Sundew

Brine Shrimp (Artemia) in petri dish

Eurasian Lynx, Felis lynx, with a bird in its mouth

Colourful Krill (Malacostracan crustacean), side view

Sequence of illustrations of Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) plunging feet first into water, catching fish and flying away, gripping it by reversible front toes and sharp spicules

Illustration of cycads with compound green leaves and thick trunks dating from Paleozoic era

Illustration of Pterosaur flying above Tyrannosaurus Rex as it looks up with open mouth as Euoplocephalus hits body of the larger dinosaur with tail

Illustration of Hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei), a small herbivorous mammal, and Dik-Dik (Madoqua), a small herbivorous antelope, both prey to Eagles

Illustration of Painted Prawn (Alope spinifrons) carrying piece of starfish, Cowrie (Cypraea) snail on harp coral

Illustration of Cone Snail (Conus Striatus), drawing prey into mouth below proboscis

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In the vast realm of nature's intricate web, the food chain reigns supreme. Picture No. 12479494 captures a mesmerizing scene as a Barn Swallow gracefully soars through the sky, its beak wide open in anticipation of catching an unsuspecting insect. This moment showcases the delicate balance between predator and prey. Meanwhile, in another era entirely, an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly cleans the mouth of a mighty Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur (Picture No. 12479493). This symbiotic relationship reminds us that even colossal creatures rely on smaller beings for their well-being. Venturing into aquatic realms, Killer Whales engage in spy-hopping to observe a Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) (Picture No. 12479496). These intelligent marine predators remind us that survival often requires careful observation and strategy. The ancient world comes alive with an awe-inspiring sight: a Tyrannosaurus Rex feasting upon the carrion of a fallen Triceratops (Picture No. 12479497). This poignant image serves as a reminder that life is fleeting and every creature plays its part in sustaining others. Closer to home, an Everglade Snail Kite delicately pulls out flesh from the shell of a snail (Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus), showcasing nature's resourcefulness even in seemingly mundane moments. Transporting us back millions of years ago, artwork depicting Cretaceous marine predators captivates our imagination with their fierce hunting prowess (Cretaceous marine predators). Returning to present-day wonders, we witness the raw power and determination of a Brown bear catching salmon in Far East Russia's riverbeds during August (Picture No. 12479496). The circle continues unbroken as this majestic creature fulfills its role within nature's grand design.