Mating Behavior Collection

Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. MB406
TOM-1413 Musk Ox - bulls butting heads, dominance behavior. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Ovibos moschatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rocky Mountain Elk - bull bugling - Autumn - Jasper National Park - Northern Rockies - Wapiti - USA _CXA3285
TOM-1719 Rocky Mountain Elk - bull bugling - Autumn Jasper National Park - Northern Rockies - Wapiti - USA Cervus elaphus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

King penguins hugging each other with their necks, mating ritual, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Close-up of two king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) entwined together and hugging each other with their necks in mating ritual; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Bull moose and cow moose courting in the frosted willows, YNP, Wyoming, USA
A bull moose (Alces alces) courting a cow moose walking through the frosted willows in the forest; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin on the beach, Antarctica
Close-up of a southern elephant seal bull (Mirounga leonina) on the beach growling at a gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) passing by; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Bull moose in rut with the city of Anchorage in the background, Alaska, USA
Two bull moose (Alces alces) fighting during the rut on a late fall day at Powerline Pass near Anchorage; Alaska, United States of America

Moose - Bull sniffing the air during the fall mating season. Most likely trying to locate a receptive cow moose. MM292
TOM-1971 Moose - Bull sniffing the air during the fall mating season. Most likely trying to locate a receptive cow moose Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

White-tailed Deer TOM 597 Buck with doe during fall rutting season - Michigan Odocoileus virginianus © Tom & Pat
TOM-597 White-tailed DEER - buck with doe during fall rutting season Michigan, USA. November Odocoileus virginianus Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Siberian Tigers TOM 589 Fighting Panthera tigris altaica © Tom & Pat Leeson / ardea. com
TOM-589 Siberian TIGER - two, fighting Endangered Species (captive) Panthera tigris altaica Tom & Pat Leeson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Alaska, Arctic Tern, male, female, Male feeding female in courting behavior

USA, Washington State, Great Blue Heron, male, female, nest, nest building, stick exchange

Sockeye Salmon - spawning stream. LX105
TOM-1563 Sockeye Salmon - spawning stream Alaska, USA Oncorhynchus nerka Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Rufous Hummingbird - Male displaying gorget while perched on red huckleberry bush, Spring Pacific Northwest
TOM-964 Rufous Hummingbird - Male displaying gorget while perched on red huckleberry bush, Spring Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest

Ruffed Grouse drumming (spring mating-territorial display) in alder tree bottom along Hoh River, Olympic National Park
TOM-923 Ruffed Grouse drumming (spring mating-territorial display) in alder tree bottom along Hoh River Olympic National Park, USA April

Blue Grouse - male. Western U. S. spring. bg389
TOM-922 Blue Grouse - male. Yellowstone National Park, Rocky Mountains, Western USA. May. Dendragapus obscurus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue Grouse - male performing spring mating display (hooting). Western U. S. spring. bg388
TOM-917 Blue Grouse - male performing spring mating display (hooting). Yellowstone National Park, Rocky Mountains, Western USA, spring

Ruffed Grouse - drumming (spring mating-territorial display), Olympic National Park; Washington, Western U. S. spring
TOM-914 Ruffed Grouse - drumming (spring mating-territorial display) Olympic National Park; Washington, USA, spring. Bonasa umbellus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Rio Grande Wild Turkey toms strutting during spring mating season. Texas
TOM-910 Rio Grande Wild Turkey toms strutting during spring mating season Texas, USA Meleagris gallopavo "Rio Grande" is one of several wild turkey subspecies

Bighorn Sheep - rams butt heads Northern Rockies. Fall. MS363
TOM-1589 Bighorn Sheep - rams butt heads Yellowstone National Park, Northern Rockies. USA, Fall. Ovis canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mule Deer - buck sniffing. Western USA. _PTL7109
TOM-1515 Mule Deer - buck sniffing. Rocky Mountains, Montana, Western USA. Odocoileus hemionus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mule Deer - buck during autmun rut, checking scent. Western USA Md2118
TOM-1514 Mule Deer - buck during autmun rut, checking scent. Rocky Mountains, Montana, Western USA Odocoileus hemionus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mule Deer - buck checking for scent during autumn rut. Western USA Md2115
TOM-1513 Mule Deer - buck checking for scent during autumn rut. Rocky Mountains, Montana, Western USA Odocoileus hemionus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Alaskan Moose - bulls sparring Canada. MM47
TOM-1410 Alaskan Moose - bulls sparring Canada Alces alces Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Pronghorn Antelope - running National Bison Range, Montana, USA. MY247
TOM-1363 Pronghorn Antelope - running National Bison Range, Montana, USA. Antilocapra americana Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow-pine Chipmunk (Tamias amoenus)
TOM-1310 Yellow-pine Chipmunks - sexual behaviour Olympic National Park, North America Tamias amoenus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Wolves- involved in social behavior. In snow. Montana
TOM-1273 Grey Wolves - involved in social behaviour Montana, USA Canis lupus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bighorn Sheep - rams butt heads. Jasper National Park, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada. MS334
TOM-1264 Bighorn Sheep - rams butt heads Jasper National Park, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rufous Hummingbird - Male sitting on red huckleberry bush branch. Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest, USA
TOM-1014 Rufous Hummingbird - Male sitting on red huckleberry bush branch. Olympic National Park, Pacific Northwest, USA. Spring

Wild Horses - Stallions fighting-dominance behavior Summer Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Montana, USA WH174
TOM-756 Mustang Wild Horses - Stallions fighting-dominance behavior Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Refuge, Montana, USA Equus caballus Summer Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

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"Mating Behavior: A Fascinating Display of Power, Rituals, and Love in the Animal Kingdom" In the vast Arctic National Wildlife Refuge of Alaska, mighty Musk Ox bulls engage in a fierce battle for dominance. Their heads collide with thunderous force as they assert their strength and claim their place in the herd. Witnessing this primal display leaves us awestruck by nature's raw power. Jasper National Park in the Northern Rockies comes alive with the enchanting bugling calls of Rocky Mountain Elk during autumn. These majestic creatures perform an orchestral symphony to attract mates and establish their territory. The echoes reverberate through the park, reminding us that love knows no boundaries. Venturing into Olympic National Park in Washington, we encounter Ruffed Grouse engaging in a mesmerizing drumming ritual during spring mating season. With rapid wingbeats creating a rhythmic sound against their chests, these birds declare ownership over their territories while captivating potential partners with their vibrant displays. Further west, amidst Pacific Northwest forests, another chapter unfolds as Ruffed Grouse continue to showcase their territorial prowess through drumming rituals. Their resonant beats echo through moss-covered trees like ancient tribal chants - a testament to both courtship and survival within this lush wilderness. In Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, among frosted willows stands witness to an enchanting courtship dance between Bull Moose and Cow Moose. Against a backdrop of serene beauty, these gentle giants intertwine antlers and exchange tender gestures as they navigate the delicate balance between attraction and companionship. A world away on Antarctica's desolate beaches lies an unexpected encounter - Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin. In this harsh environment where life teeters on extremes, even unlikely interactions remind us that love can be found amidst adversity. South Georgia Island reveals yet another extraordinary sight: King Penguins engaging in an intimate ritual by hugging each other with elongated necks.