Guarding Collection (page 33)

Bald Eagle - At nest with young eaglets
TOM-695 Bald Eagle - At nest with young chicks British Columbia, Canada Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bald eagle - At nest with young eaglets May Western N. A
TOM-694 Bald eagle - At nest with young chicks May, West USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bald Eagle - at nest with chicks Western North America
TOM-654 Bald EAGLE at nest Western North America Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sparrowhawk - with young
RTS-137 Sparrowhawk - with young at nest Accipiter nisus R T Smith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater flamingo - With egg
PM-9859 Greater flamingo - With egg Phoenicopterus ruber Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peregrine Falcon - adult at nest with chick
JZ-2438 Peregrine Falcon - adult at nest with chick USA Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indian Long-billed Vulture - on nest with chick central India
JVG-3079 Indian Long-billed Vulture - on nest with chick central India Gyps indicus Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ostrich - on eggs
JLM-3558 Ostrich - on eggs Struthio camelus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mute Swan - turning eggs
HDD-421 Mute Swan - turning eggs Cygnus olor Hans D Dossenbach Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stone Curlew - pair & chick
CK-3806 Stone Curlew - pair & chick Burhinus oedicnemus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ostrich - female on nest with eggs
CH-3033 Ostrich - female on nest with eggs. Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orinoco crocodile
WAT-8948 Orinoco Crocodile - Female jumping out of the water to protect nest situated on riverbank Llanos, Venezuela Crocodylus intermedius M

Orinoco Crocodile - female lunging out of water to protect nest in bank Hato El Frio, Venezuela
WAT-8374 Orinoco CROCODILE - female lunging out of water to protect nest in bank Hato El Frio, Venezuela Crocodylus intermedius Critically Endangered species M

Gentoo Penguin - adult & young Digital Manipulation: Straightened horizon
PS-1586-M Gentoo Penguin - adult & young Pygoscelis papua Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Herd of Indian / Asian Elephants - guarding calf Corbett National Park, India
JR-973 Herd of Indian / Asian Elephants - guarding calf Corbett National Park, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Anamur Castle, Cilicia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Pier at Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Giant statue of Buddha and guard, Koh Samui, Thailand, Asia

Ancient fort, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, West Indies, Central America

Fishing harbour and port skala (fort), Essaouira, Atlantic Coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Stone lions, Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Foggy winter dawn, november 2005

Vultures, Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Toshogu Shrine, a guard of the Omote gate, Nikko, Honshu, Japan

Evzons, Greek guards, Syndagma, Parliament, Athens, Greece, Europe

Entrance to Rhodes Harbour at dawn, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greece, Europe

Avenue of Sphinxes and statues of Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Royal guards in Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Changing the guards, Royal Palace, Fredericksburg Frederiksborg Slot), Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Castle guard, Prague Castle, Powder Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Telc, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

Castillo Real de la Fuerza moat and fortification, city of Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Bronze lion statue, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Ornate southern entrance to Shwedagon Paya (Shwe Dagon pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Smooth Collie Dog - barking at gate
JD-18516 DOG - Smooth Collie barking at gate John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

German Shepherd Dog - aggressive, at gate
JD-16815 DOG - German Shepherd looking aggressive at gate John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Chocolate Labrador Puppy, 6 weeks old
JD-14378E DOG - Chocolate Labrador Puppy, 6 weeks old John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Humpback whale - Mother, calf, and "escort" (the third whale visible in background)
FG-ea-943 Humpback whale - Mother, calf, and "escort" (the third whale visible in background). Note remoras hitching a ride under the mother

Humpback whale - mother and calf A third whale is visible in the background; it is an "escort"
FG-ea-942 Humpback whale - mother and calf Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific Megaptera novaeangliae A third whale is visible in the background; it is an "escort"

Mute Swan - mother & cygnets UK
CAN-2742 Mute SWAN - mother and cygnets England Cygnus olor John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - adults following group of chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11352 Emperor Penguin - adults following group of chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - two chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11232 Emperor Penguin - two chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - sat looking out of window UK
RES-370 Cat - sat looking out of window UK George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mongrel Dog - looking through gate, guarding
ME-986 Mongrel DOG - peeping through gate Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Border Collie guarding sheep in meadow
ME-1300 Border Collie guarding sheep in meadow Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Labrador Dog At window of house
LA-967 Labrador DOG - at window of house Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Guardians of the Wild: Suricate Families on High Alert in Namibia's Kalahari Desert" In the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert, a remarkable sight unfolds as a suricate family stands guard at the edge of their burrow. With their keen eyes scanning the horizon, these meerkats are nature's sentinels, protecting their young from any lurking danger. Meanwhile, in bustling London, another form of guardianship takes place. 10 Downing Street stands tall and proud, its iconic black door watched over by diligent security personnel. They stand firm day and night, ensuring that our leaders remain safe within those historic walls. Back in Namibia's arid landscape, we witness an adorable twist to this vigilant behavior. A suricate family dons Christmas hats through digital manipulation - a whimsical reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, joy can be found when guarding one another. But it is not only meerkats who take up this noble duty; Scottish Deerhounds also join the ranks of protectors. Majestic and regal with their slender frames and watchful gazes, they embody loyalty as they keep a close eye on their surroundings. Leon-Maxime Faivre captured yet another facet of guardianship in his painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)". This heartwarming artwork portrays two mothers caring for their children with unwavering love and protection - a universal theme resonating across species boundaries. From paintings to photographs, dogs continue to showcase their innate protective instincts. An English Bulldog lies down with its tongue sticking out playfully while remaining ever-vigilant. A Black Labrador peers over a fence on hind legs like an attentive guardian surveying its territory. Nature too has its own guardianship beyond furry creatures. The Tarantula or Bird-eating Spider carries an egg cocoon back to its nest - safeguarding future generations amidst potential threats.