Carnivora Collection (page 5)

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kitten, aged eight months, nuzzling its mother, breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. March

Female Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) with kitten, at edge of burrow. These animals have been radio collared as part of the Black-footed Cat Project, Karoo South Africa

Female Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) in the desert at night, Karoo, South Africa. Taken on location for the BBC series Big Cats

Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) with kitten, age 4 weeks, in wetlands, photographed during a release project to relocate Fishing cats affected by habitat loss, NW Bangladesh 2017

Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) climbing a tree trunk Costa Rica, Central America, 2016. Filmed for the BBC series Big Cats

Female Pallass cat (Otocolobus manul) suckling four young kittens at their den, Mongolia, June, 2017. Filmed for BBC series Big Cats

Female Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), Huan Huan, holding her female cub, Yuandudu, age 3 months, Beauval Zoo, St.Aignan, France, November 2021. Captive

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) female cubs aged 1 month in incubator, Beauval ZooPark, France 9 September 2021

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) female, Huan Huan, picking up her baby age 8 days, Beauval Zoo, France. 9 August 2021

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest. Freiburg, Black Forest National Park, Germany, October

Out of the darkness
Leopard comes from the darkness into the image, with a flashlight illuminated. This is a famous leopard of Sabi Sands (Elephant plains) called Salayexe. She was born in 2005

Male Bengal Tiger - Sundar (B2) (Panthera tigris tigris) running and patrolling territory. Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) pouncing on prey. London, UK. November

Dingo puppy (Canis lupus dingo), asleep on an old tree trunk. Captive, Dingo Discovery and Reserach Centre, Toolern Vale, Victoria, Australia. Property released

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) beach master / bull roaring amongst females and pups, in breeding colony. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia. October

Leopard (Panthera pardus) cubs age four months playing, Jao Reserve, Okavango, Botswana

Pine marten (Martes martes) standing on hind legs, Vosges, France

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) amongst group hauled out on shore. Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway. July

Arctic wolf in snow (Canis lupus arctos), Minnesota, USA. January. Controlled situation

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) cubs, age 2-3 months, in den, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada. March

RF - European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) portrait, captive.Green foliage digitally added (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) walking on frosty grass, Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) female with cub among flowers, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Portrait of a wild adult female Bobcat (Lynx rufus) with Hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) prey, Texas, USA. September

Portrait of a wild female Bobcat (Lynx rufus) kitten, Texas, USA. September

Portrait of a wild female Bobcat (Lynx rufus) kitten playing, Texas, USA. September

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs sleeping curled up together, Switzerland

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) tracks in fresh snow, Jura, Switzerland

Arctic fox cub (Alopex lagopus) portrait in grass with summer flowers, Hornvik, Hornstrandir, Westfjords, Iceland. July

RF - Arctic fox cub (Alopex lagopus) at den. Hornvik, Hornstrandir, Westfjords, Iceland. July. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Pallass cat (Otocolobus manul) licking lips whilst running over ice. East Mongolia. February

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) with ears back. Captive

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) yawning. Captive

Lion (Panthera leo) males mock fighting / play fighting. Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Tanzania

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) running through snow. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone, USA. January

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male resting in dry decidous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar. Endangered

Sunda clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi) at night, Deramakot Forest Reserve, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) roaring, native to the Indonesian island of Java. Captive. Digital composite

Golden jackal (Canis aureus) pup sitting on a grassy verge by a path, Danube Delta, Romania, July

African lion (Panthera leo) and lioness after mating, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Lion (Panthera leo) male walking. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) fighting in water. Beaufort Sea, Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. Highly commended in the Polar Passion category of the Natures Best Photography Competition 2019

Fosa of Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male walking through dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) adult hunting for rodents by snow diving in deep snow. Hayden Valley, Yellowstone, USA. January

Boky-boky (Mungotictis decemlineata) or Narrow-striped mongoose adult foraging in leaf litter. Dry deciduous forest, Kirindy, western Madagascar

Fosa or Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)(sometimes erroneously fossa) male in dry deciduous forest. Kirindy, western Madagascar

Puma (Puma concolor puma), female sitting in grassland. Estancia Amarga, near Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile. November

Puma (Puma concolor puma), young male crossing road in front of car. Estancia Amarga, near Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile. December 2018

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"Carnivora: A Glimpse into the Wild World of Predators" Mary Anning (1799-1847), a pioneering paleontologist, once said, "The world is full of wonderful things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. " In the animal kingdom, one group that truly embodies this sentiment is Carnivora. From African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) playfully tugging at the leg of an impala in their pursuit of survival to a majestic Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) gracefully strolling on Champ Island glacier above the sea, these creatures captivate us with their strength and beauty. A Snow leopard (Panthera uncia), its ears back in concentration, gazes intently from its captive habitat while an Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) dons its winter coat portrait against the snowy backdrop of Svalbard, Norway. Meanwhile, a Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) vixen stands poised before Clifton Suspension Bridge at nightfall in Avon Gorge—a testament to nature's ability to adapt even within urban landscapes. Venturing further into untamed territories, we encounter RF - Lions (Panthera leo)—two brothers patrolling their territorial boundary amidst heathland. The raw power and regal aura they exude remind us why they are considered kings of the savannah. On another icy terrain lies a young Polar bear rolling joyously in freshly formed snow—an innocent display of pure bliss. In maternal love and protection, we witness a Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) female carrying her cub atop her back—a heartwarming sight that showcases familial bonds forged through adversity. Yet not all interactions are as tender; Killer whale Mel attacks a young South American sea lion—nature's way reminding us that survival often comes at great cost. Even within bustling cities, the spirit perseveres.