Play Fighting Collection (page 2)

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) bucks sparring, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) two adults interacting, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

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Dog - Golden Retriever puppies playing Date:

Two Grey Wolves playing - dominance behavior. Note: there is a third wolf whose ears just show at the bottom of
TOM-1270 Two Grey Wolves playing - dominance behavior Canis lupus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar bears wrestle on shoreline at dawn
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) wrestle on shoreline at dawn; Arviat, Nunavut, Canada

Southern Elephant Seal pups play fighting, Antarctica
Portrait of two southern elephant seal pups (Mirounga leonina) with comical expressions play fighting; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Southern Elephant Seals in play, Antarctica
Two Southern Elephant Seals (Mirounga leonina) in the water play fighting; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Sitka Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus Sitkensis), Captive At The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Portage, Alaska, United States Of America

Bull Moose (Alces Alces) Play Fighting During Rutting Season In The Anchorage Area; Alaska, United States Of America

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Adolescent Brown Bears Wrestling Together Captive Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Autumn

Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) In A Humorous Looking Moment With Their Mouths Open As If Smelling Each Others Breath; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Two Polar Bears Play Fighting To Sharpen Their Hunting Skills As They Wait For The Ice To Freeze Over At Hudson Bay; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), being harrassed by playfighting White rhino bull, Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya. September

Lion (Panthera leo) cub playing with its mother, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Cat - Siamese - two kittens in studio play fighting
LA-6509 Cat - Siamese - two kittens in studio play fighting Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

CAT. Blue point siamese cat and chocolate point siamese cat playing
JD-21440 CAT. Blue point siamese cat and chocolate point siamese cat playing John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cats Kittens playing in the grass
LA-1232 CAT - two kittens playing in the grass Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) sub-adults, play fighting on swamp, Suomussalmi, Finland, Europe

Polar Bears near Kaktovic, Alaska (Large format sizes available)

Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) sparring, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Young lions (Panthera leo) playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Swift fox (Vulpes velox) kits playing, Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) adults with kit, IL

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) males playfighting, captive, Highland Wildlife Park, Kingussie, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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Cat Exotic Shorthair kittens. playing. Date:

Domestic Pig, young, playfighting in open field on commercial freerange unit, Norfolk, England, March

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European Red Fox two cubs playing in meadow - Germany (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Dog - Golden Retriever puppies Date:

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European Red Fox two cubs playing in meadow - Germany (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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European Red Fox four cubs playing in meadow - Germany (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Cat - Chartreux on hind legs fighting / boxing each other Date:

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European Red Fox two cubs playing in meadow - Germany (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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European Red Fox two cubs playing in meadow - Germany (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Forester / Eastern Grey Kangaroo - sub-adult males play-fighting Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia. Date:

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Forester / Eastern Grey Kangaroo - sub-adult males play-fighting Maria Island, Tasmania, Australia. Date:

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LION - Lioness / female with her cubs. Date:

Antarctic fur seal pups (Arctocephalus gazella) mock-fighting in Gold Harbor, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult pair, playfighting in river, River Little Ouse, Thetford, Norfolk, England, March

Fox terrier and Cocker Spaniel, play fighting

A fox terrier asserts dominance while play fighting with a brown and white cocker spaniel lying on the floor

Two Abyssinian kittens (Felis catus) play fighting, high angle view

Two Kittens (Felis catus), ginger Tabby pouncing and crouching brown Kitten raising its claw, side view

Bonnet macaques play-fighting C017 / 9068
Bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata), young males play-fighting. The young of this monkey become independent at around a year old

Cheetah cubs playfighting
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cubs playfighting. This helps them to acquire and practice the skills that they will need to ambush and kill prey. Cheetahs typically raise families of around 3 to 5 cubs

Dog - Miniature Bull Terrier - playing with Black & White Cat
LA-9269 Dog - Miniature Bull Terrier - playing with Black & White Cat Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dogs - 3 pups playing in garden
ME-2535 3 pups playing in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.