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Behavioural Collection (page 7)

"Captivating Behavioural Moments in the Animal Kingdom

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Brown throated three toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging from branch, Yasuni National Park

Brown throated three toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging from branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Common swift (Apus apus) flying low to water while hunting, Norfolk, England, UK, July

Common swift (Apus apus) flying low to water while hunting, Norfolk, England, UK, July. Winner of Animal Behaviour Category of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2019. Photographer

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) male mouth brooding a clutch of eggs behind

Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) male mouth brooding a clutch of eggs behind his sharp teeth. Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait Of Gubal, Red Sea

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Pair of Rock beauty angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk

Pair of Rock beauty angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of the female during the spawning rise

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) male in display flight. Allahein River, Gambia

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura) male in display flight. Allahein River, Gambia

Background imageBehavioural Collection: RF - African Lion cubs (Panthera leo) playing - age 4 months, Big Marsh, near Ndutu

RF - African Lion cubs (Panthera leo) playing - age 4 months, Big Marsh, near Ndutu, Nogorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub in pasture asking vixen for food, England

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cub in pasture asking vixen for food, England

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) males fighting over territory. London, England, UK. December.;

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) eating a fish in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) eating a fish in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) males fighting in river Adams River

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) males fighting in river Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. October

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) male displaying with bokeh effect in the foreground

Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) male displaying with bokeh effect in the foreground, Liminka, Finland, March

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Two Black woodpeckers (Dryocopus martius) males on tree trunk in territorial dispute

Two Black woodpeckers (Dryocopus martius) males on tree trunk in territorial dispute, Peerdsbos, Braschaat, Belgium. April

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) juvenile, without spots, porposing

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) juvenile, without spots, porposing, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Galapagos racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on marine iguana hatchling

Galapagos racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on marine iguana hatchling, Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on lava lizard, Puerto Pajas

Racer snake (Pseudalsophis biserialis) feeding on lava lizard, Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens) diving for fish prey, Borrero Bay

Magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens) diving for fish prey, Borrero Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) attacking Blue footed booby (Sula nebouxii) feeding chick. This bird is trying to steal the food from the parent. Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Espanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) pair mating, Espanola Island

Espanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) pair mating, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation

Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation, sunning on a Honeysuckle leaf with buildings in the background, Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoenicus) male singing from snow-covered red maple

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoenicus) male singing from snow-covered red maple (Acer rubrum) in flower, Ithaca, New York, USA. April 2020

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male displaying in early spring, in light snow

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male displaying in early spring, in light snow, New York, USA

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Impala (Aepyceros melampus) two males fighting, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) two males fighting, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Elephant (Loxodonta africana) using termite mound to reach for food

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) using termite mound to reach for food, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat

Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) in the Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromia, Ethiopia

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) cubs, age 3 months, playing. Captive

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) cubs, age 3 months, playing. Captive

Background imageBehavioural Collection: RF - Common loon (Gavia immer) with chick on back. Michigan, USA. June

RF - Common loon (Gavia immer) with chick on back. Michigan, USA. June. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) with fish, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve

Common Black Hawk (Buteogallus anthracinus) with fish, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, January

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Red Deer Stags (Cervus elaphus) fighting amongst the bracken

Red Deer Stags (Cervus elaphus) fighting amongst the bracken. Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, UK, October

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Long exposure of a group of Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) hunt Silversides (Atherinidae

Long exposure of a group of Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) hunt Silversides (Atherinidae) inside a coral cavern. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Ocellated or jewelled lizards (Timon lepidus) basking on rocks

Ocellated or jewelled lizards (Timon lepidus) basking on rocks, Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Southern Spain. May

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Three juvenile Golden jackal (Canis aureus) pups running across a path, Danube Delta

Three juvenile Golden jackal (Canis aureus) pups running across a path, Danube Delta, Romania, July

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa

Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa. September. White Fang - this leopard bared its fangs to the hyenas threatening his prey

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Pair of courting Egg-eating sea snakes / Turtleheaded sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus)

Pair of courting Egg-eating sea snakes / Turtleheaded sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus) New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius) pair mating. Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius) pair mating. Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA. August

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Eastern White-bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) migrating herds, Masai Mara

Eastern White-bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) migrating herds, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Eastern White-bearded Wildebeest herd (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River

Eastern White-bearded Wildebeest herd (Connochaetes taurinus) crossing the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Yellowtail tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) male and female turn belly to belly during spawning

Yellowtail tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) male and female turn belly to belly during spawning to ensure fertilization. Temple, Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Background imageBehavioural Collection: RF - Skull of a male Himalayan ibex (Capra sibirica) (killed by a snow leopard) lying

RF - Skull of a male Himalayan ibex (Capra sibirica) (killed by a snow leopard) lying on steep rocky slope. Himalayas, Ladakh, northern India

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Leopard (Panthera pardus) female with one of its cubs, killing a feral / domestic

Leopard (Panthera pardus) female with one of its cubs, killing a feral / domestic dog on rocky outcrop. Jawai / Bera, Rajasthan, India

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Preening red-and-green macaw or green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus) (Family Psittacidae)

Preening red-and-green macaw or green-winged macaw (Ara chloropterus) (Family Psittacidae). Buraco das Araras (Sinkhole of the Macaws), Jardim, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. September

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis) pair in courtship dance during snowstorm. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Manchurian crane (Grus japonensis) pair in courtship dance during snowstorm. Hokkaido, Japan. March

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface for breath of air. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with a single young cub, only a few months old

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with a single young cub, only a few months old, northern Svalbard, Norway, June

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Humpback whales (Megaptera novangliaea) pod engaged in social foraging by herding herring

Humpback whales (Megaptera novangliaea) pod engaged in social foraging by herding herring and other fish with bubble net feeding technique, Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA July

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf at ocean surface, with its mother visible

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) calf at ocean surface, with its mother visible, Magdalena Bay, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), male and female, mating behaviour, Heligoland, Germany

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), male and female, mating behaviour, Heligoland, Germany

Background imageBehavioural Collection: Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park

Eared grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) stand erect in water during courtship, North Park, Colorado, USA. June




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"Captivating Behavioural Moments in the Animal Kingdom: From Playful African Wild Dogs to Protective Flamingo Parents" African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tugging on the leg of an impala, showcasing their energetic and social nature. Witness the mesmerizing courtship dance of a Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) pair on South coast, Santa Cruz Island, as they display their vibrant blue feet to attract a mate. A Dugong (Dugong dugon) male gracefully feeds on a seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), highlighting its gentle and herbivorous behavior in underwater habitats. In Norway's wilderness, two Jays (Garrulus glandarius) engage in mid-air combat while another keenly observes, revealing their territorial instincts and complex social dynamics. Marvel at the agility of a Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight as it hunts with precision over Hampshire's landscapes, showcasing its nocturnal hunting skills. Witness the raw power of a Killer whale named Mel as he attacks a young South American sea lion, illustrating both predator-prey interactions and the intelligence of these marine mammals. Gannets (Morus bassanus) dive fearlessly into Shetland's waters to feed on discarded fish, demonstrating their remarkable diving abilities and efficient foraging techniques. Experience heartwarming moments as you observe a Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) chick seeking shelter under its protective parent's wing—a testament to parental care within this flamboyant species. Unleash your inner wolf enthusiast by observing Gray wolves' intricate pack dynamics—howling together under moonlit skies or working collaboratively during hunts—showcasing their strong social bonds and cooperative behaviors.