Licking Collection (#8)

A lioness and cub in Selous Game Reserve

A lioness keeps a careful eye on her cub in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Moremi incorporates Chiefs Island and was the first reserve in Africa to be created by indigenous Africans

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Munchkin cat in the studio Date:

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Abyssinian cat in the studio Date:

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Grey American Shorthair cat indoors Date:

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Grey American Shorthair cat indoors Date:

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Grey and white British cat in the studio Date:

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DOG. Black Labrador portraits, studio 9 weeks old DOG. Black Labrador portraits, studio 9 weeks old Date:

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DOG. Black Labrador portraits, studio 9 weeks old DOG. Black Labrador portraits, studio 9 weeks old Date:

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DOG. Black Labrador puppy sitting, studio( 9 weeks old ) 9 weeks old DOG. Black Labrador puppy sitting, studio( 9 weeks old ) 9 weeks old Date:

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French Bulldog in the studio French Bulldog in the studio Date:

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog outdoors Date:

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Burmese Cat in the studio Date:

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Mammal. Lion, Lioness laying down licking face, mouth open. Date:

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Mammal. Lion, Lioness laying down licking face, mouth open. Date:

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Mammal. Lion, Lioness laying down licking face, mouth open. Date:

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Dog - Pyrenean Shepherd - licking - wearing helicopter baseball cap Digital manipulation Date:

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DOG. Tibetan Spaniel, studio Date:

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DOG. Tibetan Spaniel, studio Date:

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DOG. Tibetan Spaniel, studio Date:

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Mammal. Moose Date:

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DOG. Cross breed, licking its nose Date:

A lioness (Panthera leo) drinks at waterhole, Botswana, Africa

Tabby cat with bulldog. 1950s

Susi - licking the spoon. 1950s

A Jolly Jack Russell licks the Moons nose
Comic Postcard - A Jolly Jack Russell licks the Moons nose! Date: circa 1907

Tabby cat and kitten in basket
Unusual Friends - tabby cat and kitten in basket. 1950s

Two kittens with jug of spilt milk
Unusual Friends - two kittens with jug of spilt milk. 1950s

Small puppy licking tabby kitten
Unusual Friends - small puppy licking tabby kitten. 1950s

Little boy and his dog
Unusual Friends - little boy and his dog. 1950s

Tabby and white kitten with empty saucer
Unusual Friends - tabby and white kitten with an empty saucer, probably hoping for more milk. 1950s

Tabby kitten, mouse and saucer
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten, mouse and saucer. 1950s

Tabby kitten with drinks tray
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten with drinks tray. 1950s

Man at a zoo receives unexpected attention
Unusual Friends - a man at a zoo receives unexpected attention from one of the animals. 1950s

Coming out of the Post Office by Charles Robinson
Illustration captioned Coming out of the Post Office. The scene shows a young girl holding a letter and licking the stamp as she leaves a crowded post office. Date: 1906

Susi - licking a window on a rainy day. 1950s

Kitten and mouse with saucer of milk
Unusual Friends - kitten and mouse with saucer of milk. 1950s

Teddy bear eating honey from Cliftonville, by Lawson Wood. Date: circa 1900s

Lion cub with kitten on a sofa. circa 1960s

Dog with a large bone
Oscar the dog, having collected a large, juicy bone from a local butchers shop in Eastbourne, Sussex, pulls it home on a roller skate. He is seen here at home, holding the bone and licking his lips

Mice Making the Pudding
Mice Making the Christmas Pudding. circa 1920s

Claudian, Latin Poet
CLAUDIUS CLAUDIANUS Boot-licking Latin poet, born in Alexandria, went to Italy where panegyrics honouring royals and propaganda verses earned their due rewards. Date: ? - CIRCA 370

Illustration, female fox with cubs. Date: 1912

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Puss Puss, in the Letter Book Series. Showing a white kitten licking its paw. Date: 1921

European Bison - adult female - cleaning its nostrils (Bison bonasus L.). Okskii Wildlife Reserve - near Ryazan - central Russia. autumn - September

Lion - Male (Panthera leo). Ndutu - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tanzania - Africa

Mouse Lemur Licks Tree Bark

Hungry Peter as a piglet makes friends with a dog
The Best of Friends -- Hungry Peter as a piglet makes friends with a dog in the farmyard. Date: 1912

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"From Affectionate Giraffes to Playful Pups: Exploring the World of Licking" A heartwarming sight as a gentle giraffe affectionately kisses its young calf, showcasing the bond between mother and child. In the wild, even fierce predators like leopards can't resist showering their adorable cubs with loving licks, reminding us of their tender side. The irresistible aroma of a delicious sandwich on the table has this Jack Russell Terrier licking its chops in anticipation - who can blame it? Witnessing a majestic lioness grooming her 5-6 week old cub inside their den at Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya is truly an awe-inspiring display of maternal love. Curled up into a prickly ball, a hedgehog takes comfort in self-anointing with saliva froth, revealing its unique way of staying clean and protected. On picturesque dairy farms in New Zealand's Waikato region, Jersey calves experience pure bliss as they enjoy playful licks from their fellow bovine friends. With elegance and grace, a reticulated giraffe delicately licks its nostril - nature's quirky yet fascinating behavior never ceases to amaze. Wolves are known for their complex social dynamics; here we witness submissive behavior through gentle licking within Minnesota's vast wilderness. From rugged highlanders to Barbara Woodhouse's well-trained companion, dogs have always shown affection through joyful licks that warm our hearts. Underneath the moonlit sky in Yorkshire gardens, an enchanting scene unfolds as a European hedgehog indulges in self-grooming rituals using frothy saliva foam. Amidst breathtaking geological formations in France stands an amusing cow caught red-tongued while playfully licking its chops – laughter guaranteed. In every corner of our diverse animal kingdom lies the universal language of love, expressed through the simple act of licking.