Kill Collection (#82)

Grizzly Bear - catching salmon in river. Katmai National Park - Alaska - USA
SM-2236 Grizzly Bear - catching salmon in river Katmai National Park - Alaska - USA Ursus arctos horribilis Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Fur Seal - Thrashing a Sand Shark around - Atlantic Ocean - Namibia - Africa
KAT-444 Cape Fur Seal - Thrashing a Sand Shark around Atlantic Ocean - Namibia - Africa Arctocephalus pusillus Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cape Fur Seal Bull eating a seal pup Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa
KAT-100 Cape Fur Seal - bull eating a seal pup Walvis Bay, Namibia, Africa Arctocephalus pusillus Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cane Toad - introduced to Australia in 1935, eating native Tree Frog. Rainforest. Queensland, Australia
JPF-8249 Cane / Marine TOAD - eating native treefrog Queensland, Australia. Bufo marinus introduced to Australia in 1935 Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Eastern Longhaired Chimpanzee Eating Red Colobus Monkey Mahala Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa
FL-1178 Eastern Longhaired Chimpanzee - Eating Red Colobus Monkey Mahala Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa. Pan troglodytes schweinfurthi Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for

Killer whale / Orca - A pod of Transient type killer whales attacking a Grey whale mother and calf
FG-EC-066 Killer whale / Orca - A pod of Transient type killer whales attacking a Grey whale mother and calf. The calf, already injured, is resting on its mother's back

Philippine Tarsier with a butterfly, in bamboo undergrowth of a dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI
ANZ-1213 Philippine Tarsier with a butterfly Philippines Tarsius syrichta in bamboo undergrowth of a dense secondary tropical rainforest near PTFI (Philippine Tarsier Foundation Incorporated)

Spectacled Caiman - feeding Llanos, Venezuela
WAT-8361 Spectacled / common CAIMAN - feeding on fish Llanos, Venezuela Caiman crocodilus Distribution: Central America and northern South America M

Cat - With bird in mouth
JD-2997 CAT - with bird in mouth John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Killer whale / Orc - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge
FG-eb-275 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sea lion pup
FG-by-544 Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-by-505 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Bald Eagle In flight, with fish Summer sunset Pacific Northwest, USA BE7833
TOM-704 Bald Eagle In flight, with fish Summer sunset, Pacific Northwest, USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Richard I Fights Lion
While travelling through Germany on his return from the Crusades, Richard I is captured by Heinrich VI; a lion, put in the dungeon to kill him, is killed by Richard

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From ancient legends to modern adventures, the concept of 'kill' has captivated minds throughout history. In Herberte's hunt scenes and Lambton Worm's tale, we witness the thrill of the chase and the triumph over formidable foes. Gawain's bravery in beheading the Green Knight echoes through time, reminding us of courage in face of danger. Hemingway's hunting expedition in Kenya transports us to wild landscapes where man tests his skills against nature. But not all they are heroic or celebrated - Elisha's she-bears remind us of consequences for mocking others, a cautionary tale from biblical times. Nestles Milk 1915 advertisement reminds us that even mundane tasks can have deadly outcomes if care is not taken. The pheasant captured by Rankin symbolizes both beauty and vulnerability as it becomes prey. In War in Heaven, we glimpse an epic battle between good and evil, where killing takes on a cosmic scale. The European otter feasting on its perch prey showcases nature’s cycle of life and death right at our doorstep. Lastly, David facing Goliath teaches us about overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds with determination and faith. These diverse depictions remind us that 'kill' holds different meanings across cultures and contexts – sometimes necessary for survival or protection; other times driven by sport or conquest. Whether portrayed through artistry or witnessed firsthand, 'kill' remains an undeniable part of human existence – a reminder that life is fragile yet resilient.