Spikes Collection

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia
DH-3160 Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia Moloch horridus Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hedgehog
ME-141 HEDGEHOG - Rolled up in a ball Erinaceus europaeus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

HIV particle, computer artwork. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The virus consists of an RNA genome

Avian flu virus, computer artwork. A virus is a tiny pathogenic particle comprising genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. The coat contains surface proteins (spikes)

Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON
ANZ-452 HEDGEHOG - close-up of face Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hedgehog - curled up
JD-16363 HEDGEHOG - curled up in ball Erinaceus europaeus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Torny Devil
JPF-3670 THORNY DEVIL Australia Moloch moloch horridus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

Lillian Board after breaking her own 880 yard track record at Reading. 12th June 1968

Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve, Peru, South America

Regal Horned Lizard Female, constructing nest. Arizona, USA
CAN-2100 Regal Horned Lizard - Female, constructing nest. Arizona, USA. Phrynosoma solare John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coastal agave (Agave shawii) leaves. Near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Hungarian Pavilion
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The quite surreal Hungarian Pavilion Date: 1911

Start of a Cock Fight Date: circa 1906

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Influenza virus, computer artwork
Influenza virus. Computer artwork of an influenza (flu) virus. The virus consists of a core of RNA (ribonucleic acid) genetic material surrounded by a protein coat

Euphorbia echinus cactus

Spiny spider, SEM
Spiny spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a spiny spider (Gasteracantha sp.), showing its characteristic spines (red) and large mouthparts (grey, centre left)

Italy, Sardinia, Sassari Province, Palau, Cacti

Agave on the Bright Angel trail, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Marrow and forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marrow plant (Cucurbita sp. left) and a forget-me-not plant (Myosotis sp. lower right)

Mathematical model, artwork
Mathematical model, computer artwork. This model represents a type of non-linear wave, known as a breather. A breathers energy tends to be localised in space, and oscillates in time

The War in Denmark: Prussian outposts before Düppel: "Wer da?" ("Who goes there?"), 1864
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: Prussian outposts before Duppel: "Wer da?" ("Who goes there?"), 1864

The War in Schleswig: chapel at Gravenstein used as a Prussian barrack... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: chapel at Gravenstein [in Denmark] used as a Prussian barrack - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864

The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - by our special artist, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian ammunition-train entering Flensburg - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864....the Prussians...have brought up heavy siege-guns and trains of ammunition

The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: Prussian field mail on its way from Rendsburg to the front, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

Short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) with muddy face, emerging from burrow, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Model wearing a bikini as she stands next to a cactus in Africa April 1975

Model wearing a bikini as she stands next to a cactus in Africa April 1975

Bird of paradise / Crane flower (Strelitzia reginae). Cultivated in garden. Native to South Africa

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89. Detail from a larger artwork

The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The quadrangle for the men is much like the women's, but larger. It consists of two or three yards, and the building surrounding them

Small Light in the Dark
Mauro

The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual change of the Household Brigade the Second Life Guards arriving at Albany-Street Barracks, [London], 1862. The annual change of quarters of the brigade of Household Cavalry took place

Geometrical Cut Out With Ribbons
Little Dean

Kraken
Little Dean

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

India - Calcutta - doing penance on a bed of spikes early 1900s

Military Procession
A painting of a band of military soldiers, with spikes raised, fully cramming a town road, done with an angular style. Date: circa 1916

Head on Old London Bridge
Head displayed on spikes on Old London Bridge Date: 1300 to 1660

NASHVILLE/TRENCHES STORM
The storming of the trenches at Franklin-Nashville. Date: November 1864

Lines and arrow
Linda Wride

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on spikes that are used to deter birds, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Running Spikes & Blocks Spikes & Blocks Norwich Union World Trials & A Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 26 July 2003 Date: 26 July 2003

Gidgee skink (Egernia stokesii) pair in rock crevice, South Australia
wild, wildlife, scales, closeup, spikes, spines, rock, crack, couple, creature, beautiful, fauna, stone, natural, Kristian Bell Photography, 1348350287

Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) hunting at night, Innisfail, Queensland, Australia

Heart Shaped Cactus Date: 29-03-2021

Gueirua / Gairua beach ~ Asturias, Spain
Gueirua / Gairua beach - Asturias, Spain. Date: 14-Apr-18

Gueirua / Gairua beach ~ goats traped on a rock by high tide ~ Asturias, Spain
Gueirua / Gairua beach - goats traped on a rock by high tide - Asturias, Spain. Date: 14-Apr-18

Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89

Clawed Arm Defense, Italy, mid-19th century in the early 17th centlury style

Comic postcard, Man, boy and starfish on the beach Date: 20th century

17th century catchpole. 17th century

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"Nature's Prickly Protectors: Exploring the Fascinating World of Spikes" Avian flu virus: A microscopic view of the avian flu virus reveals its spiky surface, a reminder of its potential danger to both birds and humans. Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia: Meet the thorny devil, an extraordinary lizard species known for its impressive array that help it blend seamlessly into the arid Australian landscape. Hedgehog: With their adorable prickles, hedgehogs have mastered the art of self-defense while remaining utterly charming. HIV particle: The intricate structure of an HIV particle showcases numerous spikes that enable this notorious virus to invade human cells with devastating consequences. Hedgehog - curled up: When feeling threatened or seeking protection, hedgehogs curl up into a ball, showcasing their formidable armor-like spikes from all angles. Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON: This captivating image captures a hedgehog in its natural habitat amidst the stunning Ural Mountains in Russia—a testament to nature's ability to thrive even in harsh environments. Torny Devil: Found exclusively in Australia's Northern Territory, the fascinating thorny devil boasts an intricate network of sharp spikes that serve as both defense mechanism and camouflage against predators. Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa: In traditional African culture, elaborate hairstyles often incorporate decorative accessories such as beads and metal pins adorned with delicate spikes—an artistic expression intertwined with cultural heritage. Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve : These unique birds boast striking crests on their heads resembling elegant feathers spiked upwards—a remarkable adaptation for their rainforest habitat.