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PEOPLE: Promis am BFI London Film Festival
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Romola Garai, Helena Bonham-Carter, Anne-Marie Duff & Carey Mull
'Suffragette' film premiere and gala opening night, 59th BFI London Film Festival, London, Britain - 07 Oct 2015
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628b)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628g)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628f)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628d)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628c)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628h)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628e)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Feral goats on Isle of Mull, Scotland - 03 Feb 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3548628a)
The Mythical Uni-Goat Of Mull
A primitive feral goat with half a horn looks like a mythical unicorn as it eats seaweed on the beach in Scotland.
The elusive prehistoric-looking creature was snapped by photographer Ron McCombe in Carsaig on the Isle of Mull off the Scottish coast.
The herd of goats, which have huge horns and shaggy coats, are extremely hard to find and are rarely photographed.
"I have visited the beach around 20 times in the last couple of years and not seen the goats so I was delighted to spot them feeding on the beach," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"I couldn't believe they were there. They look as if they belong in days gone by and smell revolting. In fact I could smell them before I could see them.
"No one culls or manages the herd so they survive by natural selection. One particular goat with half a horn looked like he had been in a few battles."
The goats come down to the beach area from the very steep-sided cliffs to eat the seaweed as there is a mineral deficiency in their diet.
Feral goats are not native to Britain and were brought here in Neolithic times around 4,000 years ago as domestic stock.
Most British herds are thought to be the descendants of domesticated stock that was allowed to go feral when sheep replaced goats as the favoured animals of farmers in the Middle Ages.
British Feral Goats are small, with ears which stand upright, horns in both sexes and long coarse, shaggy coats.
Each animal has different characteristic markings on its body and face, which make it easy to identify individuals. Annual growth rings on the horns can be used to age the goat.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCGOVYMV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073a)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073j)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073b)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073g)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073e)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073c)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073h)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073d)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073i)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Otter eats scorpion fish, Isle Mull, Scotland - 28 Nov 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ron McCombe/REX (3547073f)
No Sting In The Tail For Hungry Otter
You would expect this otter to have indigestion after feasting on a venomous scoprion fish, which are rarely seen in British waters.
But the creature settled down for a contended snooze after tucking into his tasty seafood treat, which is normally found among coral reefs in tropical seas.
The otter's teatime was captured on camera by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe, who took the photos on the Isle of Mull on the west coast of Scotland.
He spotted the otter swimming in Loch Spelve and was surprised to see him eating the spiny scorpion fish, which is poisonous for humans and covered in feathery fins.
"I watched the otter diving in the water for food and was surprised when he came onto the shore with the Scorpion Fish as it was so spiky," said Ron, 59, from Coldstream in Scotland.
"But he ripped it to bits and munched it up just like any other fish."
Scorpion fish spend the daylight hours resting in hidden crevices in coral and hunt smaller fish at night. They stun their prey with venom before eating it.
They also use their venomous sting to fend off unwanted predators.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Ron McCombe / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/KPCYUJNVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Scotland Isle Of Mull
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Anchord yachts off island of Sanda, south of Mull of Galloway, Scotland, Britain
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Sanda island off Mull of Kintyre, with oystercatcher, Scotland, Britain
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A colourful purple sunstar on a seabed of mudy sand and shell fragmets
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