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Unusual Collection (page 17)

Background imageUnusual Collection: Melibe mirifica - sand scraping nudibranch swimming in midwater - Indonesia

Melibe mirifica - sand scraping nudibranch swimming in midwater - Indonesia
VT-9018 Melibe mirifica - sand scraping nudibranch swimming in midwater Indonesia Melibe mirifica Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Alice The Naked Hedgehog

Alice The Naked Hedgehog
PM-6379 Alice The Naked Hedgehog Erinaceus europeus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Bromeliad Plant

Bromeliad Plant
PPG-1210 BROMELIAD - close-up of flower Tillandsia cyanea Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Red Necked Wallaby - Albino - Wildlife Park - Combe Martin - Devon - UK

Red Necked Wallaby - Albino - Wildlife Park - Combe Martin - Devon - UK
MAB-1408 Red Necked Wallaby - Albino Wildlife Park - Combe Martin - Devon - UK Macropus rufgriseus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Comb Jelly - coast of San Diego - California - USA

Comb Jelly - coast of San Diego - California - USA
KEL-504 Ctenophora Comb JELLYFISH / Sea Gooseberry Off Coast of San Diego, California Beroe cucumis Bioluminescent Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog in studio on hind legs

Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog in studio on hind legs
LA-7832 Dog - Lwchen / Little Lion Dog in studio on hind legs Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog

Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog
LA-7838 Dog - Lwchen / Little Lion Dog Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Fishhook Barrel / Compass Barrel Cactus - Snow covered - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA

Fishhook Barrel / Compass Barrel Cactus - Snow covered - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA
CAN-3560 Fishhook Barrel / Compass Barrel Cactus Snow covered - Sonoran Desert - Arizona - USA Ferocactus wislizeni John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Fringed Pitcher Plant JPF 9292 Cloud-moss Forest, Borneo. Nepenthes tentaculata

Fringed Pitcher Plant JPF 9292 Cloud-moss Forest, Borneo. Nepenthes tentaculata
JPF-9292 Fringed Pitcher Plant Cloud-moss Forest, Borneo Nepenthes tentaculata Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Reinwardts Pitcher Plant JPF 9291 Aerial pitchers Nepenthes reinwardtiana © Jean-Paul Ferrero

Reinwardts Pitcher Plant JPF 9291 Aerial pitchers Nepenthes reinwardtiana © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-9291 Reinwardts PITCHER PLANT - Aerial pitchers Nepenthes reinwardtiana Distribution: Borneo, Sumatra Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Little Bittern - male standing on road - necked stretched up - Lesvos

Little Bittern - male standing on road - necked stretched up - Lesvos
GET-2138 Little Bittern - male standing on road - necked stretched up Lesvos Ixobrychus minutus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Luna Moth

Luna Moth
JS-328 Luna / American Moon MOTH - clearly showing wing marking, anntenae and tail Distribution: USA and Mexico. Rare in Canada Actias luna John Swedberg Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageUnusual Collection: Robin - albino bird with white breast - Cornwall - UK

Robin - albino bird with white breast - Cornwall - UK
DAC-97 Robin - albino bird with white breast Cornwall - UK Erithacus rubecula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Short-beaked Echidna AU 16 RM South West Queensland, Australia

Short-beaked Echidna AU 16 RM South West Queensland, Australia. Tachyglossus aculeatus © Reg Morrison / ARDEA
AU-16-RM Short-beaked / short-nosed / Spiny ECHIDNA - Also known as a Spiny Anteater South West Queensland, Australia. Tachyglossus aculeatus Distribution: Australia

Background imageUnusual Collection: Robin - partial albino - Cornwall - UK

Robin - partial albino - Cornwall - UK
DAC-357 Robin - partial albino Cornwall - UK Erithacus rubecula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Swimming anemone - A beautiful, flower-like animal, frequently seen attached to corals and sea fans

Swimming anemone - A beautiful, flower-like animal, frequently seen attached to corals and sea fans
AUS-1941 Swimming anemone - A beautiful, flower-like animal, frequently seen attached to corals and sea fans. New South Wales, Australia Nemanthus sp

Background imageUnusual Collection: Intensive Clear Red Canary AP 1492 First in class, world show Italy 99

Intensive Clear Red Canary AP 1492 First in class, world show Italy 99. © Dennis Avon / ARDEA LONDON
AP-1492 Intensive Clear Red CANARY - on perch First in class, world show Italy 99. Dennis Avon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Honeypot Ants - replete, hanging from roof larder

Honeypot Ants - replete, hanging from roof larder
AU-14-RM HONEYPOT ANT - replete, hanging from roof of larder Camponotus inflatus Workers of the honeypot ant gather honeydew from scale insects and feed it to other workers

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog in studio

Dog - Lowchen / Little Lion Dog in studio
LA-7831 Dog - Lwchen / Little Lion Dog in studio Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is well protected by the spines of a Giant Saguaro

White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is well protected by the spines of a Giant Saguaro cactus
TD-1757 White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is well protected by the spines of a Giant Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). Saguaro National Park (eastern section), Arizona, USA

Background imageUnusual Collection: Octopus - A master of camouflage, this large octopus blends into its surroundings perfectly Komodo

Octopus - A master of camouflage, this large octopus blends into its surroundings perfectly Komodo Is. Marine Park
VT-8393 Octopus - A master of camouflage, this large octopus blends into its surroundings perfectly Komodo Is. Marine Park

Background imageUnusual Collection: Eel - rare, sand dwelling eel, nocturnal hunter. Notice the crab hiding inder the eels chin

Eel - rare, sand dwelling eel, nocturnal hunter. Notice the crab hiding inder the eels chin. Ambon, Indonesia
VT-8728 Eel - rare, sand dwelling eel, nocturnal hunter. Notice the crab hiding under the eels chin. Ambon, Indonesia possibly Brachysomophis sp

Background imageUnusual Collection: Common Octopus - Sydney octopus, it feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills

Common Octopus - Sydney octopus, it feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills
VT-8388 Common Sydney OCTOPUS - close-up, endemic Sydney Harbour, Australia Octopus tetricus It feeds on shellfish and small crabs which it drills and poisons before eating the paralyised contents

Background imageUnusual Collection: Prawn - night, 26 meters. Reef drop off. Luci Para Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Prawn - night, 26 meters. Reef drop off. Luci Para Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia
VT-8778 Prawn - night, 26 meters. Reef drop off. Luci Para Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia. Rhynchocinetes rugulosus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Octopus - Common. Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW Sydney. Australia

Octopus - Common. Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW Sydney. Australia
VT-8391 Common Sydney OCTOPUS - endemic Sydney. Australia. Octopus tetricus Found all along the rocky reefs of NSW. Females eat the male after mating

Background imageUnusual Collection: Shrimp - this species usually occurs in large numbers living in small caves

Shrimp - this species usually occurs in large numbers living in small caves
VT-8780 Shrimp - this species usually occurs in large numbers living in small caves. The alpha male in the forground is unusual in the size of his single claw. Komodo Island. Indonesia

Background imageUnusual Collection: Ornamental crab. these fascinating crabs grow sponges, algae

Ornamental crab. these fascinating crabs grow sponges, algae and corals on their shell as a disguise to confuse
VT-8742 Ornamental crab.- these fascinating crabs grow sponges, algae and corals on their shell as a disguise to confuse preditors

Background imageUnusual Collection: Arrow Crabs - a courting couple found on sand in 30 meters of water

Arrow Crabs - a courting couple found on sand in 30 meters of water. Note that the male is holding the females leg with
VT-8745 Arrow Crabs - a courting couple found on sand in 30 meters of water. Note that the male is holding the females leg with his right claw

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dendronephthya Crab - A master of diguise this tiny crab is only found living on soft coral which

Dendronephthya Crab - A master of diguise this tiny crab is only found living on soft coral which it matches perfectly
VT-8744 Dendronephthya Crab - A master of diguise this tiny crab is only found living on soft coral which it matches perfectly Papua New Guinea

Background imageUnusual Collection: Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour constantly. It may reach 500mm in length Milne Bay

Cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour constantly. It may reach 500mm in length Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
VT-8366 Broadclub / broad club cuttlefish - This cuttlefish changes colour constantly. It may reach 500mm in length Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea Sepia latimanus See also VT-8367

Background imageUnusual Collection: Unidentified animal - Photographed in 1965 at night this creature possibly a worm or nudibranch

Unidentified animal - Photographed in 1965 at night this creature possibly a worm or nudibranch has never been
VT-8361 Unidentified animal - Photographed in 1965 at night this creature possibly a worm or nudibranch has never been identified Great Barrier Reef

Background imageUnusual Collection: Chinese Mitten Crab

Chinese Mitten Crab
PM-9424 CHINESE MITTEN CRAB close-up Introduced into UK Eriocheir sinensis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, western Australia. These are living representatives of

Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, western Australia. These are living representatives of the oldest living
ROG-13733 Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, western Australia These are living representatives of the oldest living organisms, over 3.5 billion years old as fossils

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dog - Peruvian Hairless

Dog - Peruvian Hairless
LA-6374 Dog - Peruvian Hairless Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Chambered Nautilus - two

Chambered Nautilus - two
LA-2366 Chambered / Pearly / Common NAUTILUS - three Nautilus pompilius Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: Hermit Crab UK

Hermit Crab UK
JLM-12273 HERMIT CRAB UK Pagurus bernhardus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageUnusual Collection: A commensal harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea)

A commensal harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea)
AUS-662 A commensal harlequin crab living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Lissocarcinus orbicularis Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

Background imageUnusual Collection: Lake Malawi Fish - and Fry Cichlid - A mouth brooding Cichlid

Lake Malawi Fish - and Fry Cichlid - A mouth brooding Cichlid
AEB-2724 Lake Malawi Fish - and Fry Cichlid A mouth brooding Cichlid Melanochrohis joanjohnsonae exasperatus Melanochromis joanjohnsonae Elizabeth Bomford Please note that prints are for personal

Background imageUnusual Collection: Pamplemousse / Shaddock. Venezuela

Pamplemousse / Shaddock. Venezuela
WAT-8987 Pomelo / Pommelo / Shaddock - edible citrus fruit Venezuela Citrus grandis In the Pacific and Asia it is known as a Jabong. M

Background imageUnusual Collection: Pamplemousse / Shaddock

Pamplemousse / Shaddock
WAT-8986 Pomelo / Pommelo / Shaddock - edible citrus fruit Venezuela Citrus grandis In the Pacific and Asia it is known as a Jabong. M

Background imageUnusual Collection: Fruit - Cashew Apple. Venezuela

Fruit - Cashew Apple. Venezuela
WAT-8970 Fruit - Cashew Apple Venezuela Anacardium occidentale M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageUnusual Collection: Blackspot Squirrelfish and Threadfin Anthias (Pseudanthias huchti) - Indonesia

Blackspot Squirrelfish and Threadfin Anthias (Pseudanthias huchti) - Indonesia
VT-8966 Blackspot Squirrelfish and Threadfin Anthias (Pseudanthias huchti) Indonesia Sargocentron melanospilos Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageUnusual Collection: Orangutang Crab - Papua New Guinea

Orangutang Crab - Papua New Guinea
VT-8950 Orangutang Crab Papua New Guinea Achaeus japonicus. unusual Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageUnusual Collection: Parrotfish - possibly because it is going through a colour change this fish is impossible to

Parrotfish - possibly because it is going through a colour change this fish is impossible to identify
VT-8936 Parrotfish Kimbi Bay, Papua New Guinea Scarus sp. possibly because it is going through a colour change this fish is impossible to identify. Note feeding marks on coral

Background imageUnusual Collection: Frogfish - (note the worm like lure above the mouth) - off the coast of Bali - Indonesia

Frogfish - (note the worm like lure above the mouth) - off the coast of Bali - Indonesia
VT-8900 Frogfish - (note the worm like lure above the mouth) off the coast of Bali - Indonesia Antennarius sp. Toxic. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageUnusual Collection: Redtail Parrotfish - One of the most wary of parrotfishes, The terminal male is bright yellow with

Redtail Parrotfish - One of the most wary of parrotfishes, The terminal male is bright yellow with pink touches
VT-8857 Redtail Parrotfish - One of the most wary of parrotfishes, The terminal male is bright yellow with pink touches. Note how one eye looks at the photographer

Background imageUnusual Collection: Fingered Dragonet - Male. These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around

Fingered Dragonet - Male. These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around using their arm like
VT-8802 Fingered Dragonet - Male. Papua New Guinea. Dactylopus dactylopus, These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around using their arm like pectoral fins as legs



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