EditorialHeterodon rhinostoma, Print, Heterodon is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized.Memb...
EditorialRaja eglanteria, Print, The clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria) is species of cartilaginous fish in the family Rajidae. R. eglanteria is also known by other common names such as the brier skate and summer skate. Clearnose skates are easily identified by ...
EditorialArmchair covered with green wool and armrests that end in animal snouts, Armchair made of red-stained elm wood and beech wood resting on four broad legs. The front legs rest on narrow bobbins and continue in the armrests. The front legs end in a block ...
EditorialLibythea, Print, Libythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called beaks or snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.
EditorialHeterodon rhinostoma, Print, Heterodon is a genus of harmless colubrid snakes endemic to North America. They are stout with upturned snouts and are perhaps best known for their characteristic threat displays. Three species are currently recognized.Memb...
EditorialRaja eglanteria, Print, The clearnose skate (Raja eglanteria) is species of cartilaginous fish in the family Rajidae. R. eglanteria is also known by other common names such as the brier skate and summer skate. Clearnose skates are easily identified by ...
EditorialLibythea, Print, Libythea is a widespread genus of nymphalid butterflies commonly called beaks or snouts. They are strong fliers and may even be migratory.
EditorialCurly-Tailed Animal Pendant, 4th?5th century, Panama, Panama, Gold, Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.45 x 4.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Gold ornaments in Central America date back to the mid-first millennium A.D., and some of these early gold pieces were made...
EditorialDouble Crocodile Pendant, 8th?10th century, Panama, Macaracas , Gold, quartz, H. 1 1/2 x W. 1 1/2 x D. 1 1/8 in. (3.8 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Depicted on this pendant are two side-by-side composite creatures in which the long, toothy snouts w...
EditorialCup with two dragons, Ming (1368?1644) to Qing (1644?1911) dynasty, 16th?18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jade, Found in all media, feline dragons with short snouts, horns, and long sna...