Spines Collection (page 2)

Lion cubs and a porcupine (litho)
7201135 Lion cubs and a porcupine (litho) by Dixon, Harry (1861-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion cubs and a porcupine)

Spotfin Lionfish, Philippines
The toxic spines of this Spotfin lionfish (Pterois antennata) are to be avoided; Philippines

Heart Shaped Cactus Date: 29-03-2021

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European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, on grass fied. European hedgehogs may live to ten years of age, although the average life expectancy is three years

Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner
GIA877023 Hedgehog, illustration from Historiae animalium by Conrad Gesner, 1555 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Some Sea Urchins (colour litho)
5210946 Some Sea Urchins (colour litho) by Carreras, Theobald (1829-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Sea Urchins)

Backbones, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001238 Backbones, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Blue Butterflies and Red Larva, Blue Spines, c. 1705-17 (hand-coloured etching & engraving
880343 Blue Butterflies and Red Larva, Blue Spines, c.1705-17 (hand-coloured etching & engraving) by Merian, Maria Sibylla Graff (1647-1717); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035792 Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035777 Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of a colorful tropical scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)

Spiny Ant-Eater, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3037095 Spiny Ant-Eater, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Porcupine, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol
AGD241727 Porcupine, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.2, p.560, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1890 (colour litho) by German School

A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243958 A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

PD. 115-1973. f38 Detail of Cactus with Orange Flower, c. 1764 (w / c)
FIT88889 PD.115-1973. f38 Detail of Cactus with Orange Flower, c.1764 (w/c) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; German

Vintage Print of an Angler Fish, 1922 (screen print)
3035791 Vintage Print of an Angler Fish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of a colorful subtropical sargassumfish or anglerfish (Histrio histrio)

Varieties of sea urchins and spines
Sea urchins with various coloured spines. Sea urchins with red, brown and green spines, edible sea urchin, Echinus esculentus 1, Metalia spatagus with brown spines 6

Clever Animals (coloured engraving)
979163 Clever Animals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clever Animals.); © Look and Learn

The Basket Fish (engraving)
3627864 The Basket Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Basket Fish. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

John Dory and Devil Stinger (chromolitho)
2782542 John Dory and Devil Stinger (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Dory and Devil Stinger)

West Texas room tile depicting cactus plants, c. 1936 (ceramic)
DHS212728 West Texas room tile depicting cactus plants, c.1936 (ceramic) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American

Ms Fr 2810 f. 18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c. 1410-12 (tempera on vellum)
1744354 Ms Fr 2810 f.18, Porcupine hunt in Badakhehan, from Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight (engraving)
1610597 Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of an Extinct Animal found in the Isle of Wight)

Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood
1275228 Fagus Castanea, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, published 1803-05 (coloured engraving) by German School

Aesculus Hippocastanum, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood
1275229 Aesculus Hippocastanum, from A Comprehensive Work on All Species of Wood by Johann Daniel von Reitter, published 1803-05 (coloured engraving) by German School

Three Cape / South African Porcupines, London Zoo, 1925 (b / w photo)
3260713 Three Cape/South African Porcupines, London Zoo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991239 Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish)

Notocactus scopa
Victor Mozqueda

Echeveria setosa var. deminuta
Victor Mozqueda

The liar
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a deer ked (Lipoptena cervi). L. cervi lives as an ectoparasite on deer, moose and other cervids

Bramble Shark Date: 1865

A Hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus), before 1584. Creator: Hans Hoffmann
A Hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus), before 1584

Giant Pachypodium species. Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, South West Madagascar

Purple sea urchins, California USA

Eryngium dilatatum in flower, Alentejo, Natural Park of South West Alentejano and Costa Vicentina, Portugal, June 2009. WWE BOOK. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Woolly / Spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare) close-up of flower showing unopened flowerhead, Parsonage Down, Wiltshire, UK, June

Yellow streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosum) feeding on a worm, Maroansetra, Madagascar

Sea urchin (echinoidae). Collected from coral sea mount near Dragon vent field on SW Indian Ridge, Indian Ocean

USA, Arizona, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Beavertail Cactus

Pattern of small cactus spines

Teazle seed heads

Common Starfish (Asterias rubens) and Common Cockle (Cerastoderma edule) on the beach, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland

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European Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus curled into protective ball in garden in autumn Norfolk UK

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The spotted porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, feed primarily at night on hard shelled invertebrates and is also know as the giant porcupinefish, Hawaii

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The yellowspotted burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, is also known as the spotbase burrfish. Photographed at night in the Red Sea, Egypt

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This sailfin tang, Zebrasoma veliferum, was photographed at night in Indonesia

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A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

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Cacti Mammillaria

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"Nature's Armor: Exploring the Fascinating World of Spines" Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia: In the arid outback of Australia, a Thorny Devil proudly displays its intricate spiky armor, perfectly adapted for survival in harsh conditions. Triggerfish skeleton, X-ray: Beneath the shimmering scales lies a mesmerizing network of delicate spines that once protected this triggerfish during its underwater adventures. Hedgehog - curled up: A hedgehog curls into a protective ball, showcasing its adorable yet formidable array of sharp spines that deter any potential threats. Hedgehog (Erinaceinae), Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Found across continents and admired for their prickly charm, this European hedgehog boasts an impressive coat of quills as it explores the English countryside. Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON: High up in the Ural Mountains of Russia resides a hedgehog species with uniquely patterned spines—a testament to nature's diversity and adaptability. Torny Devil: The iconic Thorny Devil from Down Under showcases its fearsome spikes and vibrant colors as it roams through the rugged landscapes of Australia's Northern Territory. Inflated spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Maui, Hawaii: With an ability to inflate itself like a balloon adorned with sharp spines when threatened by predators or curious onlookers—this porcupinefish is truly one-of-a-kind. Cactus plant with teeth and eyes: Mother Nature's sense of humor shines through as we stumble upon a cactus plant seemingly sprouting teeth and eyes—an imaginative twist on traditional spine-bearing flora. Prickly pear cactus flowers.