Threats Collection

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Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) playing in the waves of an oil tanker, Port Aransas, Texas, USA

African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) pack passing infront of large African elephant (Loxodonta africana) Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe October 2012

A Sheep in Wolfs Clothing
Sheep disguised as a wolf against a blue sky

Ogre faced / Net-casting spider {Deinopis sp} with web held between legs that it will stretch over prey that walks below it. Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) spy-hopping to observe Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) in preparation to knock it from the ice by creating a wave. Marguerite Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, summer

Silhouette of Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) flying over water, hawking for insects, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, July

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

Portrait of a Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris). UK. Focus stacked image (dead specimen)

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Immature male hunting in thorn bush above deHoop Vlei, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, young male, threatening, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Illustration of King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

Storm clouds and sunshine, Kansas, United States of America, North America

Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica) ejecting venom Kruger, South Africa, Controlled conditions

Male Adder (Vipera berus) tasting the air. Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK, October

Great Blue shark (Prionace glauca) profile portrait viewed from slightly above, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) low angle perspective of open bill, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February. Winner, Eric Hosking award, 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) under sun rays. Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. West Atlantic Ocean

A large female Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming in open water. Grand Bahama, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. March

Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) growing in sand dune, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Big close up of the eyes of a European Brown bear (Ursus arctos) captive

Angler fish (Melanocetus murrayi) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Tyrannosaurus rex skull, illustration
Tyrannosaurus rex skull, computer illustration

Humour smuggler punches preventive man 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) male showing aggression, captive

Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) close-up of fur and eye. Derbyshire, UK, March

Indian moon / Indian luna Moth (Actias selene) close up of defensive spines on caterpillar. Captive

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult male chasing two young males away, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy, July

Ivory Ornamental Tarantulas (Poecilotheria subfusca) from Sri Lanka

Costa Rican Redleg Tarantula (Megaphobema mesomelas), captive from South America

Portrait of Waglers / Temple Pitviper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) showing the thermo-receptive pit organ between the eye and mouth. Controlled conditions. Mindanao, Philippines, February

Close-up portrait of a Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes). Vosges, France, June

Large adult male Leopard (Panthera pardus) walking through the bush at night, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, South Africa, June

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) portrait, Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

A lone Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) cruises over sand ripples. Walkers Cay, Northern Bahama Islands, Republic of Bahamas

Head portrait of Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) with face half cast in shadow, with aggressive expression, captive

Maine Coon female cat, Serafin, in fierce defensive posture

WW2, What Luck!
This illustration shows a wartime baby blissfully unaware of the threats and worries of the outside world, as he enjoys the milk. Date: circa 1940s

Simple Coward's Tale
A comic strip style of illustrations which tell the story of a coward who before getting into bed at night, he meticulously checks under the bed, in the wardrobe

La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel)
823457 La Resa dei Conti, 1912 (oil on panel) by Torre, Giulio Del (1856-1932); 34x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Resa dei Conti. Giulio Del Torre (1856-1932). Oil on panel

The Promenade
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Promenade or Young Couple Threatened By Death, c.1498

The Monstrous Sow Of Landser
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Monstrous Sow Of Landser, c.1496. On March 1, 1496, an abnormal pig was born in the village of Landser in Alsace

Boa Constrictor with a Rabbit

Bullfighting Scene, 19th C. (oil on canvas)
823574 Bullfighting Scene, 19th C. (oil on canvas) by Spanish School, (19th century); 33.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullfighting Scene. Spanish School (late 19th Century)

Let me knight or die! (chromolitho)
961331 Let me knight or die! (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let me knight or die! Trade card, circa 19th century.); © Look and Learn

In Lenins Russia (colour litho)
2808660 In Lenins Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Lenins Russia. The scene of one of the many looting of private homes in Petrograd)

Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel)
1197631 Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) (attr. to); 74.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas)
657483 The Seducer, 1929-30 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seducer. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

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"Unseen Threats: Nature's Deceiving Facade" As the African Wild Dog pack passes by, a large African elephant stands tall, unaware of the hidden danger lurking in the shadows. Amidst storm clouds and sunshine, a Bottlenose dolphin playfully dances in the waves of an oil tanker, oblivious to the potential threats it carries. Silhouetted against shimmering water, a Barn Swallow gracefully hawks for insects, unaware of any dangers that may lie beneath its serene surroundings. Killer Whales spy-hop to observe a Weddell Seal with curiosity and intrigue; little do they know that their presence alone poses a significant threat to this unsuspecting prey. With its net-casting web held between its legs, an Ogre faced spider patiently waits for its next victim while blending seamlessly into the thorn bush above deHoop Vlei. In Middle Elbe's tranquil waters, a young male Kingfisher displays threatening behavior towards any intruders who dare encroach upon his territory. Robert the Bruce once said, "In my kingdom lies both beauty and peril, " reminding us that even amidst regal landscapes there are hidden threats waiting to be discovered. Storm clouds loom ominously over Kansas as sunlight breaks through; nature's contrasting forces serve as reminders that danger can arise when least expected in America's heartland. A portrait captures the intricate details of a Common Wasp - seemingly harmless yet capable of delivering painful stings - showcasing how appearances can deceive our perception of threat levels. An illustration depicts the majestic King Cobra with its hood flared; this venomous serpent symbolizes nature's ultimate warning sign - beware or face dire consequences. Amidst captivating images and concepts from around the world, these hints remind us that threats come in various forms – some visible while others remain concealed within nature’s intricate tapestry.