Play Fighting Collection (#10)

Polar Bears MA1574
TOM-1157 Polar Bears Hudson Bay, Canada Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cream labradoodle + Chocolate labradoodle in field
JD-18731 Cream labradoodle + Chocolate labradoodle in field with wall of graffiti behind John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hoary Marmots Wrestling - Found in Alaska south to Washington-northern Oregon and most of Montana
CAN-2282 Hoary Marmots Wrestling Montana, USA Marmota caligata Another name is the whistler John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rhodesian Ridgeback - two fighting / playing
LA-3305 Rhodesian Ridgeback - two fighting / playing Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rhodesian Ridgeback - two fighting / playing with one showing submissive behaviour
LA-3303 Rhodesian Ridgeback - two fighting / playing with one showing submissive behaviour Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cat - two Main Coon cats playing
LA-2402 Cat - two Maine Coon cats playing Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

CAT - two Maine Coon cats playing
LA-1947 CAT - two Maine Coon cats playing Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - Two cubs playing together Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa
LA-1821 Lion - Two cubs playing together Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa Panthera leo Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Elephants playing two individuals fighting playfully in a river Namibia, Africa
SAS-13 African Elephants - two individuals fighting playfully in a river Namibia, Africa Loxodonta africana Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

African Elephant - two males sparring Aboseli National Park, Kenya, Africa
LA-1296 African Elephant - two males sparring Aboseli National Park, Kenya, Africa Loxodonta africana Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Unleashing their wild side: The playful antics of the animal kingdom" From the majestic roar of a male lion to the adorable nibbles on a lion cub's rump, play fighting is an essential part of these magnificent creatures' lives. In the vast savannahs of Africa, we witness the bond between a male lion and his cub as they engage in a spirited tussle. Their roars echo through the African plains, showcasing their strength and dominance. Not far away, in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, a young hippopotamus practices its great gape while playing in water. This ritualistic display serves as both practice and aggression warning for future encounters along the Nile River valley. Meanwhile, in Maasai Mara-Kenya, a lioness engages her playful cub with gentle swats and pounces. It's heartwarming to see this tender interaction between mother and child amidst Africa's breathtaking landscapes. In Lake Nakuru National Park-Kenya, Rothschild's giraffes engage in friendly bouts of play-fighting. Their long necks gracefully intertwine as they test each other's strength and agility. Even mountain hares join in on nature's playground during Scotland's snowy winters. These fluffy creatures box each other with precision and grace while leaving behind delicate imprints on white canvas. The feline world also knows how to have fun. A Norwegian Forest Cat kitten miaows at its mischievous Jack Russell puppy companion who can't resist nipping at its tail – truly an amusing sight that showcases interspecies camaraderie. But it isn't just land-dwellers who enjoy playful sparring; even bull moose lock antlers before engaging in friendly battles within Roosevelt National Forest. These powerful beasts demonstrate their might while establishing hierarchy among themselves. Lastly, ginger and tabby cats remind us that domestic pets are no strangers to play fighting either.