Ovoviviparous Collection

Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2117 Timber Rattlesnakes - Gravid females basking to bring young to term also with Common Garter Snake, Thamnophis sirtalis amongst rattlers Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers

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Central PA, USA, Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Oklahoma south to Central Texas, along waterhole in controlled situation Date: 29/11/2010

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Greater Pipefish with diver (composite image) Date:

Central PA, USA, Boa Constrictor, Boa constrictor constrictor, clinging on stick above water in controlled situation

Central PA, USA, Broad-banded Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus, Native to Oklahoma south to Central Texas, along waterhole in controlled situation

African Spiny-tailed Lizard (Cordylus polyzonus) adult, resting on rock in desert habitat, South Africa, February

Leafy seadragon - in algae under a petty, Wool Bay, South Australia TED00704
AUS-1957 Leafy seadragon - in algae under a jetty Wool Bay, South Australia Phycodorus eques John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Central PA, USA, Eyelash Viper, Bothrechis schlegeli, Native to Southern Mexico South thru Central America, controlled situation

Sand tiger shark (Odontaspis taurus). This shark lives in warm waters in all of the worlds oceans, and may reach lengths of around three metres

Timber Rattlesnakes -Pennsylvania- Northeastern United States. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-3175 Timber Rattlesnakes Pennsylvania, United States Crotalus horridus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cowtail stingray, Pastinachus sephen, captive, Oahu, Hawaii (Pacific)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Southern stingray lying in the sandy bottom of a cavern, Dasyatis americana, Ressurreta
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Timber Rattlesnake - Northeastern United States - Venomous pit vipers widely distributed throughout eastern United
CAN-2994 Timber Rattlesnake Northeastern United States Crotalus horridus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Timber Rattlesnakes- Emerging from hibernation at den site. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2114 Timber Rattlesnakes - Emerging from hibernation at den site Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2115 Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

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"Exploring the World of Ovoviviparous Creatures: From Timber Rattlesnakes to African Spiny-tailed Lizards" In the realm of nature's wonders, ovoviviparity takes center stage as a captivating reproductive strategy. Amongst its diverse beneficiaries are the mesmerizing Timber Rattlesnakes, whose gravid females bask under the sun's warm embrace to bring their young to term. These venomous pit vipers, widely distributed throughout the eastern United States, hold legal protection in eight out of thirty-two states where they roam. Venturing into Central Pennsylvania, we encounter a fascinating sight - a Boa Constrictor clinging effortlessly onto a stick above. This majestic creature belongs to the subspecies Boa constrictor constrictor and adds another dimension to our exploration. Alongside it resides the Broad-banded Copperhead, an indigenous serpent known as Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus. Journeying across continents, we find ourselves in South Africa's desert habitat where an adult African Spiny-tailed Lizard (Cordylus polyzonus) rests gracefully upon a rock. Its vibrant presence showcases nature's artistry amidst arid landscapes. Zooming in on microscopic marvels, we delve into unseen realms with a light micrograph capturing the intricate beauty of Rotifers – tiny organisms that exemplify ovoviviparity at its finest. Diving beneath ocean waves reveals yet another facet of this intriguing phenomenon – Leafy Seadragons concealed within algae beds off Wool Bay in South Australia. Their delicate existence highlights how life can flourish even amidst seemingly harsh conditions. Returning once more to Central Pennsylvania brings us face-to-face with an Eyelash Viper (Bothrechis schlegeli), native to Southern Mexico but finding solace within these lands. Its striking appearance serves as a reminder that diversity knows no boundaries.