Molt Collection

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Falkland Islands, West Falkland, West Point Island aka Albatross Island. Black-browed albatross (wild: Thalassarche melanophris) fuzzy molting fledgling. Date: 29/06/2010

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South Georgia Island, Salisbury Plain. Second largest king penguin (wild: Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony in South Georgia. Large fuzzy molting chick. Date: 28/06/2006

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Antarctica, Antarctic Penninsula. Gentoo penguin (wild: Pygoscelis papua) molting. Date: 28/06/2006

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Antarctica, Antarctic Penninsula. Gentoo penguins (wild: Pygoscelis papua) molting. Date: 28/06/2006

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Cicada emerging from moulted exoskeleton during ecdysis - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 02-Aug-20

Rookery of hundreds of king penguins during breeding season, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Rookery of hundreds of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on the rocky landscape and beach of South Georgia Island during breeding season; South Georgia, Antarctica

Spain (17th c. ). Reapers War (1643)
Spain. Catalonia. Guerra dels Segadors (Catalan revolt or Reapers War), 1643. Relacio molt verdadera de la victoria que ha tingut lo excelentisim se񯲠 mariscal de la Mota (Mothe)

Southern Elephant Seal adult bull moulting on beach, Falkland Islands, January
Southern Elephant Seal adult bull molting on beach, Falkland Islands

Exuvia, remaining larval skin, cast skin of a dragonfly, old skin after moulting

snow geese, Chen caerulescens, adults with their goslings during summer molt, near the Colville River delta, along the Beaufort Sea, Arctic Alaska

Northern Elephant Seal - moulting - San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1395 Northern Elephant Seal - molting San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico Mirounga angustirostris Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

South Georgia Island, Salisbury Plain. King penguin (wild: Aptenodytes patagonicus). Young molting penguin chick

Adult king penguins stand out from juvenile King penguins, known as oakum boys which are creched together in the largest king penguin colony in the world at St. Andrews Bay

Juvenile King penguins, known as oakum boys creche together in the largest king penguin colony in the world at St. Andrews Bay

JERUSALEM: LOCUSTS, 1915. A locust molting its shell, during a locust plague in Jerusalem, March-June 1915

Dragonfly metamorphosis. Adult dragonfly on a plant stems after emerging from the nypmh stage. The discarded exoskeleton is beneath it

Female greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) in moult. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in November

Antarctica, Australian Antarctic Territory, Auster EP Rookery, Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri)

Indigo Bunting, Adult male in breeding season. June in Connecticut - USA
JZ-3902 Indigo Bunting, Adult male in breeding season. June in Connecticut - USA Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indigo Bunting - Connecticut USA - May
JZ-3213 Indigo Bunting Connecticut USA - May. Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indigo Bunting
JZ-2109 Indigo Bunting Florida. USA. February Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indigo Bunting - February. Southern Florida, USA
JZ-1987 Indigo Bunting - February. Southern Florida, USA. Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indigo Bunting - male Spring, Connecticut, USA
JZ-1986 Indigo Bunting - male Spring, Connecticut, USA. Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Indigo Bunting - molting male, February. Southern Florida, USA
JZ-1985 Indigo Bunting - moulting male, February. Southern Florida, USA. Passerina cyanea Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Molt: A Natural Phenomenon Unveiling the Cycle of Renewal" DDE-90038646, DDE-90023519, DDE-90023478, and DDE-90023479 are not just random codes; they represent the scientific understanding of an ancient process known as molt. From Spain's Reapers War in 1643 to the Southern Elephant Seal adult bull moulting on Falkland Islands' beach in January, it has left its mark throughout history. In Antarctica's South Georgia Island during breeding season, a rookery of hundreds of king penguins showcases nature's grandeur. These majestic creatures shed their feathers with grace and precision as they undergo molting. Witnessing this spectacle is like stepping into a scene from a wildlife documentary. The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) reigns supreme on South Georgia Island's Fortuna Bay rookery. Here, these regal birds go through their annual molt, shedding old feathers to make way for new ones, and is a time of transformation and growth as they prepare for another year in this harsh environment. But it isn't only penguins that experience molting; even dragonflies partake in this natural phenomenon. Exuvia - the remaining larval skin or cast skin after molting - serves as evidence of their metamorphosis journey. The discarded exoskeleton symbolizes rebirth and evolution. As we delve deeper into nature's secrets, we discover Cape Washington in Antarctica—a place where Emperor chicks thrive amidst icy surroundings. In close-up shots against dark backgrounds, these adorable creatures reveal themselves after shedding their downy fluff during molting. Molt transcends time and geography—it connects us all through our shared experiences with renewal and change. Whether it be historical events like Spain's Reapers War or captivating scenes from remote islands like South Georgia or Antarctica—molt reminds us that transformation is an integral part of life's tapestry.