Webbed Foot Collection

Illustration, standing Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), side view

Common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) male performing its mating display. Southern Norway. March

Oil painting of Black-Bellied Whistling-Duck

Ducks near water

Double-crested Cormorant landing on water

Greylag goose (Anser anser) taking flight from lake. Southern Norway. March

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) jumping out of the sea, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Booby (Sula nebouxii) looking at camera underwater, Galapagos Island

Brown headed albatross sitting on the water
Extreme close-up, Split view of an albatross on the water showing its body above the water and webbed feet below the surface

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), incubating eggs with webbed feet, Seymour Island, Galapagos, South America

Two Waterfowl, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai)
Two Waterfowl, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu), Japan, c. 1814

Grey Lag Goose, n. d. Creator: Thomas Bewick
Grey Lag Goose, n.d

Bimaculated Duck, 1855. Creator: Unknown
Bimaculated Duck, 1855

Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat. Creator: George Edwards
Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat

A Male Teal, 1604-80. Creator: Johann Jakob Walther
A Male Teal, 1604-80

Gannet, 1799, (1946). Creator: Moses Griffiths
Gannet, 1799, (1946). Seabird, illustration from " A Tour in Scotland" by Thomas Pennant, first published in 1771. From " Islands Round Britain", by R. M. Lockley

Brown Duckling cheeping, against white background

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) walking on ice, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, April

Pool Frog (Pelophylax lessonae) split level view, near Crisan village, Danube Delta, Romania, June

Vanzolinis Spiny-chest Frog 1+Alsodes vanzolinii+2 on Eucalyptus leaves, endemic to the Nahuelbuta mountain range, Chile, December. Critically Endangered species

Gaoligongshan Tree Frog 1+Polypedates / Rhacophorus gongshanensis+2 in fern 1+Cibotium barometz+2 Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) stretching wings, late evening light. Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Newly hatched ducklings with eggs

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in flight in snowfall, Lake Kussharo, Japan, February

Red-eyed Treefrog (Agalychnis callidryas) on leaf, captive, from South America

Over and underwater view of a brown headed albatross resting on the waters surface
Image was taken in the Pacific Ocean offshore from New Zealands North Island. Image shows what is happening above and below the waterline

He Came to a Wide Moor, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
He Came to a Wide Moor, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Marine dog, 16th century. Illustration, possibly of a seal, from the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Gentoo penguins walking together on the beach, Falkland Islands, Antarctica
Four gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking together on the beach with their flippers outstretched; Falkland Islands, Antarctica

Tundra or Bewicks Swan (Cygnus columbianus), with yellow-black bill and black feet, side view

Fratercula arctica, Atlantic Puffin perched on a rock holding fish in its beak

Cygnus olor, Mute Swan at three stages of taking-off from water, side view

Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Duck-billed Platypus

Brown female and colourful male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) standing together at edge of water

Colorful group of birds

Large adult group of frogs, with green and yellow skin

Illustration of webbed foot of water bird

Black and white digital illustration of bird and animal footprints

Illustration of Four-toed Coot, Osprey, Duck and Jacana feet

Illustration of Seagull (Laridae), webbed foot, close-up

Female anhinga, Anhinga anhinga, perched on log. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site (Bioshpere Reserve)

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) examining abandoned egg
St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Feb 2006

Illustration of a female Hadrosaurus holding a doll

Nothosaurus reptile, side view. Nothosaurus was a semi-aquatic carnivorous reptile that lived in the Triassic Period of North Africa, Europe and China

Presbyornis, an extinct genus of anseriform bird, also known as the flamingo-duck

Ambulocetus natans, an early cetacean that lived in the Early Eocene epoch during the Cenozoic Era. Ambulocetus is an ancestor of modern day whales. Acrylics and colored pencil

Black-Browed Albatross (Diomedea Melanophris) Pair on Cliff

Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on rock

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"Webbed Foot: A Fascinating Adaptation in the Animal Kingdom" From the graceful standing Rockhopper Penguin to the mesmerizing mating display of a male Common goldeneye, webbed feet play an essential role in their lives. These incredible illustrations showcase the diversity and beauty of this unique adaptation. In Southern Norway, a Greylag goose takes flight from a serene lake, its webbed feet propelling it effortlessly through the air. Meanwhile, on Cuverville Island in Antarctic Peninsula, a lively Gentoo Penguin jumps out of the sea with its webbed feet acting as perfect flippers. Delving into underwater wonders, we encounter a curious Booby looking directly at the camera beneath Galapagos Island's crystal-clear waters. Its webbed feet enable it to navigate seamlessly through this aquatic realm. Similarly, a Brown headed albatross sits gracefully on water thanks to its perfectly designed appendages. Venturing further south to Seymour Island brings us face-to-face with Blue-footed boobies incubating their eggs using their remarkable webbed feet. The vibrant blue hue stands out against nature's backdrop—a testament to evolution's artistry. The influence is not limited to modern times; historical artworks like "Two Waterfowl" by Hokusai and "Grey Lag Goose" by Thomas Bewick capture these fascinating adaptations centuries ago. Even older depictions such as "Bimaculated Duck" and "Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat, " created by unknown artists and George Edwards respectively, highlight how long humans have been captivated by these extraordinary features. Lastly, Johann Jakob Walther's portrayal of "A Male Teal" reminds us that even back in 1604-80s people recognized and appreciated the elegance brought forth by creatures equipped with webbed feet. Whether soaring through skies or gliding underwater currents, animals blessed with this specialized trait demonstrate nature's ingenuity.