Animal Marking Collection (#9)

Leopard (Panthera pardus) back of head, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Leopard (Panthera pardus) portrait, Samburu National Reserve, Kenya

Leopard (Panthera pardus) female walking on fallen tree trunk, Samburu game reserve, Kenya

Apollo butterfly (Parnasius apollo) feeding on flower, Mount Terminillo, Rieti, Lazio, Italy, July 2011

Barred owl (Strix varia) stretching wings, Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Sanctuary, Florida, USA, March

Badger (Meles meles) sub-adult badger among some ragwort, Derbyshire, England, UK, July. Highly commended in the Habitat category of the BWPA competition 2014

RF- Puffins (Fratercula) displaying. Skomer Island, Wales, UK. April

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) sitting in flowering heather, Peak District, UK, September

RF - Small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) butterfly, Marsland mouth, North Devon, UK. May

RF- Orange Tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) female resting on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis). North Devon, UK. April

Arizona mountain kingsnakes (Lampropeltis pyromelana) Found in Chiricahua mountains, SE Arirona. Controlled conditions

Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata) portrait. Laikipia, Kenya

Indochinese tiger (Panthera tigris corbetti) running through plants, captive occurs in South East Asia

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) resting on a snow bank, Isle of Hornoya, Varanger, Norway, April. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) close up portrait, Spain, November

Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) hibernating, Mariposa Monarca Special Biosphere Reserve, central Mexico, January

Whiskered auklet (Aethia pygmaea), Iony Island / Jonas Island, Sea of Okhotsk, Far East Russia, July

Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) squabbling near seed feeder, Berwickshire, Scotland, April

Southern plains grey langur ( Semnopithecus entellus / Presbytis entellus) close up face profile, Sawai Modhopur, Rajasthan, India

Ruffs displaying and fighting (Philomachus pugnax) Agapa River, Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia

Freerange Gloucester old spot domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) portrait with ears covering eyes, UK

Red river hog (Potamochoerus porcus) close up of head, captive

Heath fritillary (Melitaea athalia) resting on scabious flower, Nordtirol, Austrian Alps, Austria, August

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) close-up of back, captive

Blue Bearded Collie puppy, 3 months, yawning

Border Collie bitch, running towards the camera

Jaguar (Panthera onca palustris) male wading through water at the shore of the Piquiri River. The Pantanal wetlands of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, October

Border Collie puppy portrait

Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes), female on Cowpen Daisy / Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides). Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA, April

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perched on mossy branch. Breton Marsh, French Atlantic Coast, November

Close up of skin of Rainbow boa (Epicrates cenchria cenchria) captive, from French Guiana

Panther Chameleon {Furcifer pardalis} climbing along branch on beach, Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Apollo butterfly (Parnassius apollo) on thistle head in alpine meadow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps

Catesbys snail-eating snake (Dipsas catesbyi) on Heliconia plant, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Amazon Basin, Loreto, Peru

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) diving towards prey whilst in flight, Wales, UK, March

Sri Lankan Leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) soft focus running, captive

Small Munsterlander head portrait

Dalmatian, head portrait, male aged 4 years

Alaskan Malamute portrait of blue coated adult

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female, hiding in dense high grass. Cuiaba river, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul Province. Brazil, South America

Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) sun basking at dawn. Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar

RF - Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis antarcticus) once calling, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Continent

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, Antarctica

RF- Head portrait of Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) lying in foliage, captive

Erzlebens Genon, 1897. Artist: Henry Ogg Forbes
Erzlebens Genon, 1897. From Lloyds Natural History - Monkeys, Part IV, by Henry O. Forbes, LL.D. F.Z.S. &C. and edited by R. Bowdler Sharpe, LL.D. F.L.S. &c [Edward Lloyd, Limited, London, 1897]

Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

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"Captivating Animal Markings: From Majestic Tigers to Playful Kittens" In the depths of a Siberian woodland, a Wild Siberian/Amur tiger roams near the Perekatnaj river, leaving its mark on nature's canvas. A charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel watches over five adorable puppies in a basket, one with a tricolour marking that sets it apart from the rest. On a rocky hillside within the Kedrovaya Pad reserve, a wild female Amur leopard proudly displays her unique markings, blending perfectly with her surroundings. High up in a tree, an adventurous Bengal cat fearlessly explores its territory while showcasing its distinctive coat pattern. Against a pristine white background stands an enchanting tortoiseshell kitten, its intricate markings adding to its irresistible charm. Gracefully swimming through open waters near Three Kings Islands in New Zealand are majestic orcas/killer whales, their striking black and white patterns making them instantly recognizable. With wings forming the shape of a heart during courtship display, the elegant Japanese crane mesmerizes observers in Hokkaido, Japan every February. A six-month-old Bengal Tiger cub leaps onto its mother's back with boundless energy and playful spirit as they traverse their lush habitat together. In Pantanal, Brazil, a male Jaguar gracefully walks through his domain while bearing his distinct rosette markings that make him an apex predator worthy of admiration. Reflected in Worcestershire's tranquil pool is an exquisite RF-Goldfinch bird adorned with vibrant colors and intricate feather patterns that catch every eye around it. A portrait of resilience and beauty emerges as we gaze upon the captivating face of a female Scottish wildcat donning her winter coat amidst snowy landscapes.