Piggyback Collection (#9)

Great Crested Grebe - With young on back - Spain - Found in Europe, South Africa and Australia - Strictly aquatic
CAN-2956 Great Crested Grebe - with young on back Spain Podiceps cristatus Found in Europe, South Africa and Australia. Strictly aquatic

Black-necked Swan male with 3-9 days's chicks Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation)
BLT-468 Black-necked Swan male with 3-9 days's chicks Breeding site - pond with "Scirpus" vegetation, September

Polar Bear - cub looking through trees from adult's back
WAT-7747-C Polar Bear - cub looking through trees from adult's back Ursus maritimus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Barbary Macaque / Barbary Ape / Rock Ape - adult and baby. Mountain of Monkeys - Kientzheim - Alsace - France
WAT-12771 Barbary Macaque / Barbary Ape / Rock Ape - adult and baby Mountain of Monkeys - Kientzheim - Alsace - France Macaca sylvanus Calling this species an ape is misleading for though it lacks a

Lowland Gorilla - newborn female on mothers back
CAN-1156 Lowland Gorilla - newborn female on mothers back Gorilla gorilla John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Orang-utan - mother & baby Sabah Borneo
JPF-8451 Orang-utan - mother & baby Sabah, Borneo Pongo pygmaeus Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lowland Gorilla - young on back
CAN-2816 Lowland GORILLA - young on back Gorilla gorilla John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giant Anteater - resting with young on back Llanos, Venezuela
WAT-8407 Giant Anteater - resting with young on back Llanos, Venezuela Myrmecophaga tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar Bear - Parent with young Canada
WAT-6096 POLAR BEAR - with cubs, one on adults back Canada Ursus maritimus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cattle Egret on sheep
WAT-11409 Cattle Egret on sheep Caceres, Extramadura, Spain Bubulcus ibis M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Great Crested Grebe - Female transporting 2 chicks on her back Island Texel, Holland
USH-1648 Great Crested Grebe - Female transporting 2 chicks on her back Island Texel, Holland Podiceps cristatus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sheep - Lamb sitting on ewe's back Northumberland, England
USH-1613 Sheep - Lamb sitting on ewe's back Northumberland, England Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Chicken Hen and chicks
LA-1197 Domestic CHICKEN - hen and chicks Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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In the animal kingdom, the concept of piggybacking takes on a whole new meaning. From the Great Crested Grebe in Holland to the Giant Anteater in Venezuela, these incredible creatures showcase their nurturing instincts by carrying their young on their backs. On the Island of Texel in Holland, a female Great Crested Grebe gracefully transports three fluffy chicks on her back as they navigate through the tranquil waters. It's a heartwarming sight that exemplifies maternal love and protection. In Costa Rica's lush rainforests, an amorous Tree Frog couple engages in an intimate act while another curious frog observes nearby. This unique display of piggybacking during mating highlights nature's fascinating rituals. High up in Australian eucalyptus trees, a Koala mother carefully climbs with her young clinging tightly to her back. Their bond is unbreakable as they search for a new feeding and sleeping tree together, ensuring that the little one doesn't fall off. Deep within Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, a majestic Mountain Gorilla female gently cradles her baby on her back. The strength and tenderness displayed by this endangered species remind us of our shared responsibility to protect wildlife habitats. Australia reveals yet another example of piggybacking wonders with Sugar Gliders gracefully gliding through forests with their young securely attached to their backs. These marsupials effortlessly soar from tree to tree while providing comfort and safety for their offspring. Beneath crystal-clear waters off London's coastlines, Bottlenose Dolphins engage in playful antics as one dolphin rides atop another's back. This captivating display showcases not only intelligence but also camaraderie among these highly social marine mammals. Back on Australia's east coast, Sugar Gliders continue to captivate our hearts as they traverse treetops with their adorable babies hitching along for the ride. Their agile movements and unwavering care demonstrate how teamwork ensures survival in the wild.