Introductions Collection

Oriental Staff Vine (Celastrus orbiculatus) introduced invasive species, close-up of fruit, New York State, U. S. A
Oriental Staff Vine (Celastrus orbiculatus) introduced invasive species, close-up of fruit, New York State, U.S.A. november

Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) adult, standing in shaft of light, England, august (captive)

1931 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. West Bromwich Albion 2 v Birmingham City 1. West Brom captain Tommy Glidden introduces the Duke of Gloucester (third left) to his teammates before the match

1931 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. West Bromwich Albion 2 v Birmingham City 1. West Brom captain Tommy Glidden introduces the Duke of Gloucester (third left) to his teammates before the match

Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to the Commissioners Mess. Among those present are Assistant Commissioner John Gerrard

Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) introduced species, adult female, at nesthole entrance in tree trunk, Luisenpark Mannheim, Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, March

Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) introduced species, adult, feeding on peanuts from garden birdfeeder during snowfall, Norfolk, England, december

Narrowleaf Firethorn (Pyracantha angustifolia) introduced invasive species, close-up of leaves and flowers, Lesotho, November

Mountain Immortelle (Erythrina poeppigiana) naturalised species, flowering, with epiphytes growing on branches, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, February

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced pest species, caterpillar, feeding on Box (Buxus sempervirens) larval foodplant, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Italy, August

Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) introduced species, adult males, group attempting to mate with single female, mating ball in water tank, Marshalls Pen, Jamaica, December

Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) introduced species, adult, resting on rocky foreshore, Florida, U. S. A
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) introduced species, adult, resting on rocky foreshore, Florida, U.S.A. February

Spanish Slug (Arion vulgaris) introduced species, adult pair, mating, Germany, September

Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis) introduced species, adult female, with serious back lesion and damaged ears, foraging in saltmarsh, Norfolk, England, February

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) introduced invasive species, flowering, West Yorkshire, England, September

Hybrid Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus x hispanica) Common x Spanish hybrid, close-up of flowers, Warton Crag, Lancashire, England, May

Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) introduced species, adult, feeding at hanging birdfeeder, Norfolk, England, January

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) introduced species, duckling, swimming, Warwickshire, England, May

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) introduced species, adult, in flight through tern colony, Beadnell, Northumberland, England, June

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) introduced species, adult, swimming, Norfolk, England, December

Giant Butterbur (Petasites japonicus) introduced species, flowering, growing on roadside, Fell Foot Brow, near Lake Windermere, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, February

White Butterbur (Petasites albus) introduced species, flowering, growing in woodland on shore of lake, Lake Windermere, Lake District N.P. Cumbria, England, February

Wels Catfish (Silurus glanis) introduced species, adult, in tank, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Eurasian Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) introduced invasive species, dead adult, on shore of freshwater loch, Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs N.P. Stirling, Scotland, September

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) introduced species, close-up of leaf, Suffolk, England, February

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata forma domestica) introduced feral species, two adults, standing in shallow water with reflection, Ashby Ville Lake, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, January

Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) introduced species, adult, foraging on ground, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, September

A Bulldog And A Puppy
St. Louis, MIssouri: 1947. Lady Whizs Butch, the English Bulldog, wants all of center stage, while shy but standing his ground is Black NIght, a toy Manchester Terrier puppy

Two Men Shake Hands
United States: c. 1958. A young man is greeted by an older man in a suit

View of river with flowering Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) introduced invasive species, River Loud, near Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, August

Man using strimmer around farm sheds, cutting back Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) introduced invasive weed, Sweden

Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) introduced naturalised species, flowering mass, growing on shingle beach habitat, Pagham Beach, Pagham, West Sussex, England, June

Elecampane (Inula helenium) introduced naturalised species, flowering, growing alongside old wall, Dorset, England, July

Pink Purslane (Claytonia sibirica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Powys, Wales, May

Mossy Stonecrop (Crassula tillaea) introduced species, new and mature growth, Tuddenham St. Mary, Suffolk, England, April

Octopus Stinkhorn (Clathrus archeri) introduced species, fruiting body, Spain, June

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) introduced species, close-up of flowers, Dordogne, France, November

Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) introduced species, adult, perched on stem, Extremadura, Spain, September

Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) introduced species, adult, with crown feathers raised, perched on powerline, Taipei City, Taiwan, April

Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) introduced feral species, adult, in flight, Miami, Florida, U. S. A. March
Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) introduced feral species, adult, in flight, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. March

Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) introduced species, habit, bare tree in winter, Turnerspuddle, Dorset, England, January

Duke of Argylls Teaplant (Lycium barbarum) introduced naturalised species, close-up of flowers, growing near coast, Dorset, England, July

Box Elder (Acer negundo) introduced species, close-up of fruit, Dordogne, France, November

Italian Alder (Alnus cordata) introduced naturalised species, close-up of catkins shedding pollen, France, March

Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) introduced species, close-up of flowers and fruits, France, August

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) introduced species, adult, resting on fern frond, Cannobina Valley, Italian Alps, Piedmont, Northern Italy, July

Asian Predatory Wasp (Vespa velutina) introduced species, two adults, feeding on Common Ivy (Hedera helix) flowers in autumn, Dordogne, France, November

African Land Snail (Achatina fulica) introduced species, adult, crawling on stem, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India, May

Green Banana Cockroach (Panchlora nivea) introduced species, stowaway within shipment of produce, most likely bananas, adult, cleaning leg, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, November

Rosemary Beetle (Chrysolina americana) introduced species, adult, on autumn leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) introduced pest species, adult, resting on leaf in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Sea Spider (Ammothea hilgendorfi) introduced species, adult, under stone on shore, Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, October

Topmouth Gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) introduced invasive species, adult, swimming in tank, caught in fishery, England, May

Richards Anole (Anolis richardii) introduced species, adult, resting on tree trunk, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, May

Two-striped Treefrog (Scinax rubra) introduced species, immature, sitting on leaf, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Red-eared Turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) introduced species, adult, and Chinese Stripe-necked Turtle (Mauremys sinensis) young, basking on log, Taipei, Taiwan, April

Common Midwife Toad (Alytes obstetricans) introduced species, adult male, sitting on moss, Cambridgeshire, England, August

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus) introduced species, adult, naturalised and established population that originally escaped from London Zoo, Camden Lock, Regents Canal, Camden Town, London

Italian Wall Lizard (Podarcis sicula) introduced species, adult, emerging from hole in building, Folkestone, Kent, England, May

Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) adult male, feeding on bee, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England, May

Small Asian Mongoose (Herpestes javanicus) introduced species, adult, standing on hotel lawn, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Fat Dormouse (Glis glis) adult, climbing on branch in yew tree, Wendover Woods, Chiltern Hills, Hertfordshire, England, September

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) introduced species, adult, feeding on grass, Torres del Paine N. P
European Hare (Lepus europaeus) introduced species, adult, feeding on grass, Torres del Paine N.P. Southern Patagonia, Chile, November

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"Introductions: A Tale of Invasive Species, Captivating Encounters, and Sporting Glory" The Oriental Staff Vine (Celastrus orbiculatus) introduced species showcases its close-up fruit in New York State, USA - a reminder of the impact they are have on ecosystems. Bathed in a shaft of light, a Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) stands tall in England during August – an unexpected encounter that highlights the adaptability of introduced species. Princess Margaret graces us with her presence as she meets Metropolitan Police officers – an introduction that symbolizes the connection between royalty and public service. Step back into history with "Introductions, 1921, " a lithograph capturing the excitement surrounding new beginnings and social gatherings from days gone by. John L. Sullivan takes center stage in "Introducing John L. Sullivan, 1916, " reminding us how they are herald legendary figures who leave an indelible mark on their fields. Relive the exhilaration of the 1931 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium where West Bromwich Albion triumphed over Birmingham City – a momentous introduction to sporting glory etched forever in football history. 7 & 8: Witness nature's colorful spectacle as both Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) and Eastern Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), introduced species, grace our gardens and remind us of nature's ability to adapt amidst change. 9: Lesotho unveils its captivating yet invasive Narrowleaf Firethorn (Pyracantha angustifolia), showcasing its striking leaves and flowers - introducing us to both beauty and ecological challenges simultaneously. 10: Barcelona welcomes Red-masked Parakeets (Aratinga erythrogenys), two adults feasting on fruits high up in trees - a vibrant introduction to the city's diverse avian inhabitants.