Animals
James Bond sometimes crosses paths with Mother Nature’s creatures in varying degrees of importance. Some movies possess none, while others have animals that significantly contribute to a Bond movie as an important plot element or exciting scene.
Dr. No (1962)
Lion
MGM’s iconic roaring lion logo is the first thing you see when watching the first (and all) James Bond movies.
MGM’s iconic roaring lion logo is the first thing you see when watching the first (and all) James Bond movies.
Tarantula
Sean Connery gets an unpleasant guest in bed when Professor Dent plants the spider, trying to kill 007. Technically not an animal per se, but this arachnid is part of a significant scene in the first movie.
Sean Connery gets an unpleasant guest in bed when Professor Dent plants the spider, trying to kill 007. Technically not an animal per se, but this arachnid is part of a significant scene in the first movie.
Fish
Bond and Honey are awestruck by the large-looking fish in Dr. No’s lair. Dr. No marvels at it himself, and says the fish only appear large because of the aquarium’s 10-inch thick convex glass.
Bond and Honey are awestruck by the large-looking fish in Dr. No’s lair. Dr. No marvels at it himself, and says the fish only appear large because of the aquarium’s 10-inch thick convex glass.
From Russia With Love (1963)
Siamese Fighting Fish
Blofeld uses his fighting fish as an analogy for when SPECTRE strikes their enemies at their weakest from another fight.
Blofeld uses his fighting fish as an analogy for when SPECTRE strikes their enemies at their weakest from another fight.
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
The head of SPECTRE loves his iconic Persian cat, and has him on his lap throughout the movie.
The head of SPECTRE loves his iconic Persian cat, and has him on his lap throughout the movie.
Stray Cat
It’s hard to see behind the balcony railing spindles, but a stray cat walks by as Tatiana Romanova visits Rosa Klebb for her next mission.
It’s hard to see behind the balcony railing spindles, but a stray cat walks by as Tatiana Romanova visits Rosa Klebb for her next mission.
Goldfinger (1964)
Horse Harness Racing
Bond visits Blofeld on his sprawling plantation, which includes a track with harness racers.
Bond visits Blofeld on his sprawling plantation, which includes a track with harness racers.
Thunderball (1965)
Great White Shark
Largo tosses one of his goons into his shark pool for their incompetence in stopping Bond. 007 passes by one during his night raid of Largo’s headquarters.
Largo tosses one of his goons into his shark pool for their incompetence in stopping Bond. 007 passes by one during his night raid of Largo’s headquarters.
Bull Shark
These sharks are a factor in the underwater battle at the end of the movie. Some are even shot by spearguns.
These sharks are a factor in the underwater battle at the end of the movie. Some are even shot by spearguns.
Lobster
This lobster makes a cameo during the intense underwater battle at the end of the movie. Look out!
This lobster makes a cameo during the intense underwater battle at the end of the movie. Look out!
Octopus
An octopus is another innocent bystander during the underwater battle.
An octopus is another innocent bystander during the underwater battle.
You Only Live Twice (1967)
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
The cat makes another appearance in this movie on Blofeld’s lap.
The cat makes another appearance in this movie on Blofeld’s lap.
Casino Royale (1967)
Pheasant Hunting
Sir James Bond goes pheasant hunting and avoids getting killed by pheasant-shaped missiles in the process.
Sir James Bond goes pheasant hunting and avoids getting killed by pheasant-shaped missiles in the process.
Bull
Bond meets with Marc-Ange Draco at his birthday in Portugal, where a festive bullfight is held. They discuss the whereabouts of Blofeld and Bond falls in love with his daughter, Tracy.
Bond meets with Marc-Ange Draco at his birthday in Portugal, where a festive bullfight is held. They discuss the whereabouts of Blofeld and Bond falls in love with his daughter, Tracy.
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
Blofeld’s Persian cat makes a quick cameo in this shot from above.
Blofeld’s Persian cat makes a quick cameo in this shot from above.
Crows
Crows’ caws alert Blofeld’s men to a Piz Gloria mountain climber.
Crows’ caws alert Blofeld’s men to a Piz Gloria mountain climber.
Horses
Bond and Tracy have a horse barn jaunt after a chase.
Bond and Tracy have a horse barn jaunt after a chase.
St. Bernard
Bond is “saved” by this curious pooch mid-chase, although 007 wishes it had collar barrel full of brandy. “Nevermind that, go and get the brandy! Five-star Hennessy, of course!”
Bond is “saved” by this curious pooch mid-chase, although 007 wishes it had collar barrel full of brandy. “Nevermind that, go and get the brandy! Five-star Hennessy, of course!”
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
Blofeld’s cat meows and makes a quick appearance at the end of this movie’s opening sequence wearing a diamond necklace.
Blofeld’s cat meows and makes a quick appearance at the end of this movie’s opening sequence wearing a diamond necklace.
Scorpion
Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd kill an African diamond-smuggling dentist after swapping money for diamonds by placing this stinging scorpion down the back of his shirt.
Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd kill an African diamond-smuggling dentist after swapping money for diamonds by placing this stinging scorpion down the back of his shirt.
Mouse
Bond encounters this “old boy” after regaining consciousness in a drainage pipe. He quickly runs away as an electric rodent killer machine comes clearing through, and alerts Bond to the danger.
Bond encounters this “old boy” after regaining consciousness in a drainage pipe. He quickly runs away as an electric rodent killer machine comes clearing through, and alerts Bond to the danger.
Live And Let Die (1973)
Emerald Tree Boa
Although non-poisonous, this snake is successfully used to scare a captive at a voodoo ceremony during the opening sequence.
Although non-poisonous, this snake is successfully used to scare a captive at a voodoo ceremony during the opening sequence.
Speckled Kingsnake
This snake makes an appearance in Bond’s bathroom. Luckily, Bond uses his flammable aftershave to kill it.
This snake makes an appearance in Bond’s bathroom. Luckily, Bond uses his flammable aftershave to kill it.
Alligators and Crocodiles
Henchman Tee Hee brings Bond to an alligator and crocodile farm on the bayou behind one of Mr. Big’s operations. Luckily, Bond hops his way out of danger in a memorable scene from the movie.
Henchman Tee Hee brings Bond to an alligator and crocodile farm on the bayou behind one of Mr. Big’s operations. Luckily, Bond hops his way out of danger in a memorable scene from the movie.
Pigs, Chickens, Goats and Dogs
These farm animals are scattered around the San Monique town when Bond and Solitaire make their escape in the double-decker bus. Luckily, none were harmed during filming!
These farm animals are scattered around the San Monique town when Bond and Solitaire make their escape in the double-decker bus. Luckily, none were harmed during filming!
Cows
Some cows are lingering on the side of the road as Bond and Solitaire escape the police in San Monique.
Some cows are lingering on the side of the road as Bond and Solitaire escape the police in San Monique.
Donkeys
These donkeys block a roadway and force Bond and Solitaire to make a turn in their double-decker bus as they escape the San Monique police.
These donkeys block a roadway and force Bond and Solitaire to make a turn in their double-decker bus as they escape the San Monique police.
Tiger Shark
Kananga hangs a tied-up Bond and Solitaire helplessly over a shark tank. Luckily, Bond breaks free with the help of his saw watch to cut the rope.
Kananga hangs a tied-up Bond and Solitaire helplessly over a shark tank. Luckily, Bond breaks free with the help of his saw watch to cut the rope.
The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
Elephant
In Bangkok, Thailand, this young elephant searches through Sheriff JW Pepper’s pocket in a comic relief scene.
In Bangkok, Thailand, this young elephant searches through Sheriff JW Pepper’s pocket in a comic relief scene.
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Camels
Bond’s mission to find the missing nuclear submarines leads him to Egypt, where 007 rides a camel to meet a contact and old friend to start his mission. Camels are also seen in the foreground when Bond recovers from his “cigarette hangover” on the shore.
Bond’s mission to find the missing nuclear submarines leads him to Egypt, where 007 rides a camel to meet a contact and old friend to start his mission. Camels are also seen in the foreground when Bond recovers from his “cigarette hangover” on the shore.
Various Fish – “Beauty”
Karl Stromberg gives Bond a tour of his marine research laboratory, stating that the ocean is the future for earth, and that it contains “beauty, ugliness and death.” He points to this porthole of exotic fish to portray beauty.
Karl Stromberg gives Bond a tour of his marine research laboratory, stating that the ocean is the future for earth, and that it contains “beauty, ugliness and death.” He points to this porthole of exotic fish to portray beauty.
Loggerhead Turtle and Remora – “Ugliness”
Stromberg points to another port hole and describes these two creatures’ symbiotic relationship as “ugliness.”
Stromberg points to another port hole and describes these two creatures’ symbiotic relationship as “ugliness.”
Great White Shark – “Death”
Stromberg finally points to this shark as an example of “death” represented in his underwater world. Coincidentally, he previously fed a betraying woman to the sharks after she was found to attempt to sell his plans.
Stromberg finally points to this shark as an example of “death” represented in his underwater world. Coincidentally, he previously fed a betraying woman to the sharks after she was found to attempt to sell his plans.
Donkeys
Bond finds himself in a crowded market complete with donkeys after getting knocked out by Triple X’s “poof” cigarette.
Bond finds himself in a crowded market complete with donkeys after getting knocked out by Triple X’s “poof” cigarette.
Cows
Also in the crowded Egyptian market are some cows.
Also in the crowded Egyptian market are some cows.
Horse
Bond and Triple X take a horse and carriage ride to the ferry port where they pick up the Lotus Esprit.
Bond and Triple X take a horse and carriage ride to the ferry port where they pick up the Lotus Esprit.
Red Lionfish
Bond, posing as marine biologist Robert Sterling, is given a pop quiz by Stromberg to see if he recognizes this fish. 007 luckily has studied up – he even gives his answer in binomial nomenclature, Pterois volitans.
Bond, posing as marine biologist Robert Sterling, is given a pop quiz by Stromberg to see if he recognizes this fish. 007 luckily has studied up – he even gives his answer in binomial nomenclature, Pterois volitans.
Jellyfish
A delicate jellyfish appears in the underwater Lotus sequence as Bond and Triple X take evasive action during the helicopter chase.
A delicate jellyfish appears in the underwater Lotus sequence as Bond and Triple X take evasive action during the helicopter chase.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
This frightened pooch is spooked and scatters from the beach after a Lotus Esprit emerges from the ocean.
This frightened pooch is spooked and scatters from the beach after a Lotus Esprit emerges from the ocean.
Fish
This fish is used for comic relief as Bond and Triple X emerge from the Tyrrhenian Sea in his amphibious Lotus Esprit.
This fish is used for comic relief as Bond and Triple X emerge from the Tyrrhenian Sea in his amphibious Lotus Esprit.
Moonraker (1979)
Drax’s Dogs
Drax’s doberman pinscher and what looks like a pinscher mix are ultra obediant of their master, waiting to eat raw meat given to them until Drax snaps his fingers. Drax also commands them to kill Corinne Dufour, who Drax knows has been siding with 007.
Drax’s doberman pinscher and what looks like a pinscher mix are ultra obediant of their master, waiting to eat raw meat given to them until Drax snaps his fingers. Drax also commands them to kill Corinne Dufour, who Drax knows has been siding with 007.
Pigeon
This most infamous bird in all Bond movies does a double-take (yes, a double-take) when it sees James Bond travel on land in his hovercraft gondola.
This most infamous bird in all Bond movies does a double-take (yes, a double-take) when it sees James Bond travel on land in his hovercraft gondola.
Lab Rats
Under the Venini Glass company guise, Drax’s lab houses these rats that are likely used to test out his poisonous gas.
Under the Venini Glass company guise, Drax’s lab houses these rats that are likely used to test out his poisonous gas.
Dog
This content dog calmly watches as Bond travels though the crowd in a hydrofoil gondola.
This content dog calmly watches as Bond travels though the crowd in a hydrofoil gondola.
Anaconda
Bond gets in a water wrestling match with this deadly anaconda after getting distracted by Drax’s women and falling down a small bridge’s trap door. Luckily for Bond, he kills the snake with a needle pen.
Bond gets in a water wrestling match with this deadly anaconda after getting distracted by Drax’s women and falling down a small bridge’s trap door. Luckily for Bond, he kills the snake with a needle pen.
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
The kitty makes a quick cameo during the opening title sequence. Luckily, the cat jumps off of Blofeld’s lap just before Bond snags his wheelchair with the Universal Exports helicopter.
The kitty makes a quick cameo during the opening title sequence. Luckily, the cat jumps off of Blofeld’s lap just before Bond snags his wheelchair with the Universal Exports helicopter.
Parrot
Melina’s family pet Max gives some great comic relief throughout the movie, especially in the end when his repetitive human phrases are used during a phone conversation with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. “Give us a kiss!”
Melina’s family pet Max gives some great comic relief throughout the movie, especially in the end when his repetitive human phrases are used during a phone conversation with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. “Give us a kiss!”
Octopussy (1983)
Cobra
Bond’s contact in India, Vijay, uses a cover as a snake charmer to blend in with the locals. He admits that it is the wrong cover for him, since he hates snakes.
Bond’s contact in India, Vijay, uses a cover as a snake charmer to blend in with the locals. He admits that it is the wrong cover for him, since he hates snakes.
White Cow
Bond and Vijay narrowly miss hitting a white cow on the streets of India at the start of their tuk tuk chase.
Bond and Vijay narrowly miss hitting a white cow on the streets of India at the start of their tuk tuk chase.
Bull
Meanwhile, a black bull chases Bond and Vijay’s tuk tuk.
Meanwhile, a black bull chases Bond and Vijay’s tuk tuk.
Camel
Bond and Vijay jump over a clueless camel during the tuk tuk chase.
Bond and Vijay jump over a clueless camel during the tuk tuk chase.
Blue Ringed Octopus
The iconic cephalopod is a pet of Octopussy and is fed a few times in the movie. Although it does not have any significant scene, it is symbolic of Octopussy’s organization. Bond finds that one of their members, Magda, has a tattoo of the animal on her body.
The iconic cephalopod is a pet of Octopussy and is fed a few times in the movie. Although it does not have any significant scene, it is symbolic of Octopussy’s organization. Bond finds that one of their members, Magda, has a tattoo of the animal on her body.
Tiger
After escaping Octopussy’s mansion, Bond is chased by a throng of people, and comes face to face with a ferocious tiger. Luckily, the tiger obeys Bond’s “sit” command, and 007 proceeds with his escape.
After escaping Octopussy’s mansion, Bond is chased by a throng of people, and comes face to face with a ferocious tiger. Luckily, the tiger obeys Bond’s “sit” command, and 007 proceeds with his escape.
Spiders
Bond gets disoriented during his escape from Octopussy’s mansion when he runs into a large spiderweb, and smashes one of the large spiders against his arm.
Bond gets disoriented during his escape from Octopussy’s mansion when he runs into a large spiderweb, and smashes one of the large spiders against his arm.
Indian Elephant
Kamal Khan and several of his men ride elephants in search of 007, declaring it a hunt.
Kamal Khan and several of his men ride elephants in search of 007, declaring it a hunt.
Colubrid Snake
During Bond’s escape, he becomes cornered in the jungle and lays low and motionless in the brush. Unfortunately for him, a snake slithers on his backside, but leaves after Bond tells it to “hiss off.”
During Bond’s escape, he becomes cornered in the jungle and lays low and motionless in the brush. Unfortunately for him, a snake slithers on his backside, but leaves after Bond tells it to “hiss off.”
Leech
After swinging through jungle vines like Tarzan, Bond lands in water and finds a leech sucking his blood on his chest. He removes it by burning it with a lighter.
After swinging through jungle vines like Tarzan, Bond lands in water and finds a leech sucking his blood on his chest. He removes it by burning it with a lighter.
Mugger Crocodile
During the same escape, Bond narrowly avoids getting chased down by this crocodile in a patch of water.
During the same escape, Bond narrowly avoids getting chased down by this crocodile in a patch of water.
Horse
Bond rides a horse to jump on the back of the escaping Kamal Khan’s airplane in the nick of time.
Bond rides a horse to jump on the back of the escaping Kamal Khan’s airplane in the nick of time.
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
The head of SPECTRE’s iconic cat returns in the unofficial Bond movie.
The head of SPECTRE’s iconic cat returns in the unofficial Bond movie.
A View To A Kill (1985)
Pegasus the Horse
Max Zorin uses performance enhancing drugs to give his thoroughbred horse Pegasus a leg up to win him tons of money.
Max Zorin uses performance enhancing drugs to give his thoroughbred horse Pegasus a leg up to win him tons of money.
Pussy the Himalayan Cat
Stacy Sutton’s Himalayan cat manages to avoid getting hurt during the fight sequence at the Sutton estate. The cat’s name is Pussy, as shown on its food dish, and is male, as Stacy says to Bond that she “needs to feed him.”
Stacy Sutton’s Himalayan cat manages to avoid getting hurt during the fight sequence at the Sutton estate. The cat’s name is Pussy, as shown on its food dish, and is male, as Stacy says to Bond that she “needs to feed him.”
The Living Daylights (1987)
Barbary Apes
These furry guys give 007 a scare during the ill-fated double-oh training exercise in Gibraltar. They also avoid a careening truck as Bond pursues a double agent.
These furry guys give 007 a scare during the ill-fated double-oh training exercise in Gibraltar. They also avoid a careening truck as Bond pursues a double agent.
Macaw Parrot
This pet bird is caught in the crossfire at Koskov’s hideaway when Necros “The Milkman” attacks. Found in the kitchen (maybe it’s a chef’s pet?), he may not have survived Koskov’s kidnapping given all of the explosions.
This pet bird is caught in the crossfire at Koskov’s hideaway when Necros “The Milkman” attacks. Found in the kitchen (maybe it’s a chef’s pet?), he may not have survived Koskov’s kidnapping given all of the explosions.
Licence To Kill (1989)
Bull Shark
Sanchez feeds Bond’s CIA friend Felix Leiter to a shark at his marine factory for revenge of his arrest in Key West. Although Leiter survives, he loses a leg in the attack, and a note left for Bond to find said that Leiter “disagreed with something that ate him.”
Sanchez feeds Bond’s CIA friend Felix Leiter to a shark at his marine factory for revenge of his arrest in Key West. Although Leiter survives, he loses a leg in the attack, and a note left for Bond to find said that Leiter “disagreed with something that ate him.”
Maggots
Sanchez stores cocaine in drawers containing this fish food. Bond is caught by a security guard arms deep in a drawer while investigating, and throws a handful of maggots at the guard to subdue him. He then tosses the guards body in with the maggots, saying “bon appetite.”
Sanchez stores cocaine in drawers containing this fish food. Bond is caught by a security guard arms deep in a drawer while investigating, and throws a handful of maggots at the guard to subdue him. He then tosses the guards body in with the maggots, saying “bon appetite.”
Electric Eels
As another security guard attempts to locate Bond at the Krest facility, Bond pulls him from a catwalk directly into a tank of electric eels. Shocking!
As another security guard attempts to locate Bond at the Krest facility, Bond pulls him from a catwalk directly into a tank of electric eels. Shocking!
Iguana
Sanchez has a bizarre pet in his iguana, even giving it a diamond necklace – definitely one of the more bizarre aspects of any James Bond villain.
Sanchez has a bizarre pet in his iguana, even giving it a diamond necklace – definitely one of the more bizarre aspects of any James Bond villain.
The World Is Not Enough (1999)
Two caged German shepherd dogs provide some annoying background noise (and maybe a slight distraction) as James Bond kills Dr. Arhkhov and steals his badge and assumes his persona to meet with Dr. Christmas Jones.
Casino Royale (2006)
Mongoose & Cobra Snake
In the opening sequence, Bond and a partner track terrorist Mollaka to a cobra/mongoose deathmatch, which eventually disbands because of gunshots.
In the opening sequence, Bond and a partner track terrorist Mollaka to a cobra/mongoose deathmatch, which eventually disbands because of gunshots.
Quantum Of Solace (2008)
Palio di Siena Horse Race
This biannual bareback horse race is held in the Italian city. It is used in the movie as an interesting backdrop after MI6’s interrogation of Mr. White goes awry, and Bond’s pursues the insider enemy.
This biannual bareback horse race is held in the Italian city. It is used in the movie as an interesting backdrop after MI6’s interrogation of Mr. White goes awry, and Bond’s pursues the insider enemy.
Stray Dog
After Bond escpaes the raid on the bar thanks to a heads up from Felix Leither, he passes by this sad looking dog in the streets.
After Bond escpaes the raid on the bar thanks to a heads up from Felix Leither, he passes by this sad looking dog in the streets.
Argentine black and white tegu
This large lizard is seen in the desert prior to Bond and Camille seeking vengeance on General Medrano and Dominic Greene.
This large lizard is seen in the desert prior to Bond and Camille seeking vengeance on General Medrano and Dominic Greene.
Skyfall (2012)
Komodo Dragon
A gambling chip Bond obtains from Patrice leads to a casino in Macau, where Bond crosses paths with Severine. An odd characteristic (and likely an insurance nightmare) of the casino is its pit of komodo dragons. Bond eventually fights one of Severine’s handlers in the pit, where the handler is bitten and eaten by one of the dragons.
A gambling chip Bond obtains from Patrice leads to a casino in Macau, where Bond crosses paths with Severine. An odd characteristic (and likely an insurance nightmare) of the casino is its pit of komodo dragons. Bond eventually fights one of Severine’s handlers in the pit, where the handler is bitten and eaten by one of the dragons.
Kincade’s Black Labrador Retrievers
These loyal dogs sit alongside Kincade as him and Bond practice shooting.
These loyal dogs sit alongside Kincade as him and Bond practice shooting.
Spectre (2015)
Crows
Bond is startled by two crows as he searches for Mr. White in a remote Austrian cottage.
Bond is startled by two crows as he searches for Mr. White in a remote Austrian cottage.
Mouse
This little mouse was very helpful to Bond at the L’Americain hotel in Tangier, Morocco. Bond spends several hours inspecting the hotel room for clues about Mr. White’s activity there, and almost gives up. 007 sees this little mouse and notices that it leaves the room through a false wall and a room full of the evidence Bond is after.
This little mouse was very helpful to Bond at the L’Americain hotel in Tangier, Morocco. Bond spends several hours inspecting the hotel room for clues about Mr. White’s activity there, and almost gives up. 007 sees this little mouse and notices that it leaves the room through a false wall and a room full of the evidence Bond is after.
Gecko
After getting knocked out, Bond regains consciousness and sees this fuzzy outline of a gecko in Blofeld’s torture lab. Odd…
After getting knocked out, Bond regains consciousness and sees this fuzzy outline of a gecko in Blofeld’s torture lab. Odd…
Blofeld’s Persian Cat
The cat makes a triumphant return in Spectre, albeit lazier than ever and not on Blofeld’s lap.
The cat makes a triumphant return in Spectre, albeit lazier than ever and not on Blofeld’s lap.
No Time To Die (2021)
Sheep
In Matera, Italy, these sheep are used as a roadblock to contain Bond and Madeleine as they try to escape in the Aston Martin DB5.
In Matera, Italy, these sheep are used as a roadblock to contain Bond and Madeleine as they try to escape in the Aston Martin DB5.
Fish
A retired James Bond brings home these fresh catches from a day out on the boat.
A retired James Bond brings home these fresh catches from a day out on the boat.
Q’s Sphynx Cat
Bond and Moneypenny pay Q a visit at his home to get more info on the Heracles program. Q’s hairless cat makes a brief appearance, and even gets a quick kiss from Q as he shoos him away. Bond quips to Q that they “come with fur these days.”
Bond and Moneypenny pay Q a visit at his home to get more info on the Heracles program. Q’s hairless cat makes a brief appearance, and even gets a quick kiss from Q as he shoos him away. Bond quips to Q that they “come with fur these days.”
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