Webbed Feet Collection (#3)

Common Goldeneye, 1845
Common Goldeneye. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Brown Pelican, Pelecanus Fuscus, 1845
Brown Pelican, Pelecanus Fuscus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber, 1845
American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Common American Swan, Cygnus Americanus, 1845
Common American Swan, Cygnus Americanus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Least Stormy Petrel, Thalassidroma Pelagica, 1845
Least Stormy Petrel, Thalassidroma Pelagica. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Little Auk, Uria Alle, 1845
Little Auk, Uria Alle. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Blue Winged Teal, Anas Discors, 1845
Blue Winged Teal, Anas Discors. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Cayenne Tern, Sterna Maxima, 1845
Cayenne Tern, Sterna Maxima. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea, 1845
Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Great Northern Diver or Loon, Colymbus Glacialis, 1845
Great Northern Diver or Loon, Colymbus Glacialis. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Bonapartian Gull, Larus Bonapartii, 1845
Bonapartian Gull, Larus Bonapartii. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American Avocet, Recurvirostra Americana, 1845
American Avocet, Recurvirostra Americana. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Great Tern, Sterna Hirundo, 1845
Great Tern, Sterna Hirundo. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Dusky Duck, Anas Obscura, 1845
Dusky Duck, Anas Obscura. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Common Cormorant, Phalacrocorax Carbo, 1845
Common Cormorant, Phalacrocorax Carbo. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii, 1845
Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Eider Duck, Fuligula Mollissima, 1845
Eider Duck, Fuligula Mollissima. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American Coot, Fulica Americana, 1845
American Coot, Fulica Americana. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Ring-Billed Gull, Larus Delawarensis, 1845
Ring-Billed Gull, Larus Delawarensis. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

American White Pelican, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos, 1845
American White Pelican, Pelecanus Erythrorhynchos. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Northern Gannet, Morus Bassanus, 1845
Northern Gannet, Morus Bassanus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

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

Head portrait of Satiny Parrot snake (Leptophis depressirostris) swallowing frog, Hungary, Europe

White-spotted leaf frog (Cochranella albomaculata) captive, from Central America. Please credit Michael Kern / Zoo Atlanta

For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
For every trifle are they set upon me, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act II: Scene II, Line 8;

Mallard foot
ME-1411 Mallard Duck - foot Anas platyrhynchos Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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

White goose (Anseriformes) standing, side view

Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Duck-billed Platypus

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

Indian Runner Duck Domestic variety of mallard
KF-5886 Indian Runner Duck Domestic variety of mallard Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Two yellow ducklings, side view

Bar-headed Goose, Anser indicus, flying in formation

Female Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) stretching up its body and flapping its wings, side view

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

Animals, Birds, Charadriiformes, Auks, Alcidae, Atlantic Puffin, Fratercula arctica, Aves, Beak, Beaks, Feathers, Fish, Fishing, Orders of Living Birds, Puffins, Tails, Waders, Webbed Feet

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

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

Colorful group of birds

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"Webbed Feet: A Fascinating Adaptation in the Animal Kingdom" From the Puffin Pair gracefully gliding through the icy waters to the Blue-Footed Booby's close-up of its vibrant feet on Espagnola Island, they have evolved as a remarkable feature across various species. Take a dive with the Clawed Toad Xenopus, effortlessly navigating underwater in Africa. The Aylesbury Duck showcases its webbed wonders both above and below water, while the endemic Galapagos subspecies of the Blue-footed Booby proudly displays its striking blue feet on this enchanting archipelago. Meanwhile, an illustration captures a standing Rockhopper Penguin, emphasizing how these unique appendages aid them in traversing rocky terrain. Witness nature's marvels unfold as we observe a Mallard Duckling at just 24 hours old, already equipped with tiny yet functional webbed feet. And let us not forget about beavers and their impressive lodges that serve as homes for these industrious creatures. As Shakespeare once wrote, "Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments will hum about mine ears, " but it is undoubtedly true that nothing compares to witnessing nature's symphony when observing wildlife like the Shag on Farne Islands. Finally, journey to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands where you'll find yourself captivated by a majestic Blue-Footed Booby standing firmly on solid ground—a testament to how evolution has shaped these incredible animals' lives. Whether it be for swimming or walking on land, it can truly an extraordinary adaptation found throughout our diverse animal kingdom—allowing creatures from all corners of the globe to thrive in their respective habitats.