Food Chain Collection (page 7)

Two water boatmen trapping tadpole

Bright green praying mantis, two pairs of hind legs gripping onto woody branch, body leaning forward, front legs unfolding

Front view of bright green mantis eating fly, strong mouth devouring prey, large eyes, long thing antennae in air, woody stem

Yellow and Black Treefrog Jumping at full stretch

Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara, two Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) lying opposite in grass and feeding on fresh kill, close up

Group of Ants

Wasps (Hymenoptera) feeding on pear, front view

Upper torso view of Mantis on leaf

Boa Constrictor (Constrictor constrictor) curled up eating rodent

Common Boa beginning to swallow a rat. Part of the body, tail and feet of the rat are visible, the rest of the rat is in the jaws of the snake

A ladybird on leaves covered with plant lice

Female Waterbuck, and another in the background, eating reeds in a swamp area of the Kruger National Park, South Africa.July 26, 1998

European Mantis or Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa) feeding on black insect, front vie

Squirrel (Sciuridae) nibbling on a nut clasped in its paws, high angle front view

Tarantula (Theraphosidae) on top of a grasshopper

Praying mantis catching its prey

Praying Mantis about to attack a fly

A green praying mantis with bulbous eyes and slender antennae devours a smaller black insect while clinging to twigs

Hungry snake looking at mouse
A hungry snake looking at a mouse. Predator and prey

Coastal wildlife, artwork C016 / 7192
Coastal wildlife. Computer artwork showing the varying forms of wildlife found at different depths on a steep wave-swept Mediterranean coast

Margaret Thatcher caricature. Artwork of a fish caricature of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (born 1925). Thatcher was Prime Minster from 1979 to 1990

Food queries, conceptual artwork
Food queries. Conceptual artwork of food on a plate in the form of a question mark, representing queries, questions and concerns about food

New capitalism, conceptual artwork C014 / 0666
New capitalism, conceptual computer artwork

Plankton and fish, artwork C016 / 3448
Plankton and fish. Artwork of plankton as viewed under a magnifying glass, with seabream (Diplodus vulgaris) fish

Common Earthworm C013 / 7660
Common Earthworm or Lumbricus terrestris play an essential role in the recycling of nutrients in the soil, by moving and braking up decaying plant material

Food chains
Illustration from Nature at Work 1978, NHM. Food chains in an oak woodland and on the seashore

Ecological food web, computer artwork. This model represents the extinct ecosystem of the Messel pit, Germany. Fossil animal and plant life is represented by the coloured nodes

Caribbean coral reef food web model
Ecological food web, computer artwork. This model represents the ecosystem of a Caribbean coral reef. Animal and plant life is represented by the coloured nodes

Batteries polluting the environment. Many batteries contain toxic heavy metals and must be disposed of appropriately to avoid polluting the environment

Cougar, mountain lion, Florida panther, Puma concolor, has greatest distribution among all mammals in western hemisphere, except humans. Top of the food chain predator

Cougar, mountain lion, Florida panther, Puma concolor, has greatest distribution among all mammals in western hemisphere, except humans. Top of the food chain predator

Male lion (Panthera leo) eating a blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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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.