Playful Collection (#57)

Young California sea lion porposing in. the nothern Gulf of California, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Dugong (Dugong dugong) with diver. Eye clearly visible Malaysia
Takako Uno / SplashdownDirect

Dugong (Dugong dugong) being stroked by diver. Malaysia
Takako Uno / SplashdownDirect

Juvenile West Indian manatee playing with adult (Trichechus manatus), Crystal River, Florida, USA (RR)
Maria Munn / SplashdownDirect

A gathering of several Orca (Orcinus orca) pods in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Rissos dolphin breaching (Grampus griseus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Heavisides dolphin ( Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) surfing. Lamberts Bay, South Africa
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

White-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus albirostris). Icelandic coast
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Two young Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis) at play underwater on the Little Bahama Banks
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Atlantic spotted dolphin porpoising (Stenella frontalis) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Bahamas
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

A pair of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) breaches from the Moray Firth, Scotland
Charlie Phillips / SplashdownDirect

Close up of surfacing Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). La Gomera, Canary Islands
Maren Reichelt / SplashdownDirect

Three Bottlenose dolphins jumping at surface (Tursiops truncatus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Two Bottlenose dolphins leaping at surface (Tursiops truncatus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose dolphins playing (Tursiops truncatus) Bahamas, in captive enclosure
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus truncatus) - two leaping clear of the water together. Moray Firth, Scotland
Charlie Phillips / SplashdownDirect

Northern River Otter - pups on log along edge of lake - pup on left has piece of cutthroat trout but just learning to
TOM-1766 Northern River Otter - pups on log along edge of lake Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western USA Lontra canadensis Pup on left has piece of cutthroat trout but just learning to eat

Northern River Otter - mother and pups on grass covered log along the edge of a lake - Northern Rockies - Montana
TOM-1763 Northern River Otter - mother and pups on grass covered log along the edge of a lake Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western US Lontra canadensis Summer Tom & Pat Leeson Please note

Northern River Otter - family - mother with three pups - Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western USA - June
TOM-1737 Northern River Otter - family - mother with three pups Northern Rockies - Montana - Wyoming - Western USA Lontra canadensis June Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal

Wild Grey Wolf - approximately 6 month old pup on left playing with mother - Autumn - Greater Yellowstone Ecological
TOM-1710 Wild Grey Wolf - approximately 6 month old pup on left playing with mother - Autumn Greater Yellowstone Ecological Area - Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming - USA Canis lupus Tom & Pat

Young Indian / Asian Elephant playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-905 Young Indian / Asian Elephant playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Young Indian / Asian Elephants - playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-901 Young Indian / Asian Elephants - playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephants two calves playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-899 Indian / Asian Elephants two calves playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant - adult with calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-898 Indian / Asian Elephant - adult with calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant - calf sheltering under adult Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-857 Indian / Asian Elephant - calf sheltering under adult Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian Elephants - back view of calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-855 Indian Elephants - back view of calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant - young playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-851 Indian / Asian Elephant - young playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant playing - two calves playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-848 Indian / Asian Elephant playing - two calves playing Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown Bear young one rolling around playfully on a rock Bavaria, Europe
SAS-37 European Brown Bear - young one rolling around playfully on a rock Bavaria, Europe Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown Bear climbing on tree Bavaria, Germany
SAS-162 European Brown Bear - climbing on tree Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown Bear sitting on rock yawning Bavaria, Germany
SAS-157 European Brown Bear - sitting on rock yawning Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown Bear sitting on rock scratching it's head Bavaria, Germany
SAS-156 European Brown Bear - sitting on rock scratching it's head Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Royal Bengal Tigers playing, Ranthambhor National Park, India
JR-1054 Royal Bengal Tigers playing Ranthambhor National Park, India. Panthera tigris Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant - calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India
JR-906 Indian / Asian Elephant - calf Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Two African elephants (Loxodonta africana) wrestling, Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Hookers sea lions (Neophoca hooker), Cannibal Bay, Catlins Coast, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Children playing
MODEL RELEASED. Children playing in a park

Childhood friends
MODEL RELEASED. Childhood friends. Smiling faces of five childhood friends

Mother and daughter
MODEL RELEASED. Smiling mother and daughter lying together on the ground

Kittens and Toy Dog
These two kittens have fun with a toy dog. One sits on it while the other leans on its nose

Goat (Bewick)
capra hircus COMMON GOAT A lively, playful, and capricious creature (did Bewick intend the pun ?) and a very useful one

Carroll / Alice & Puppy
ALICE & THE PUPPY

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"Unleashing the Inner Pup: A playful journey through nature's wonders" Meet Riley, a mischievous Brown Roan Italian Spinone puppy, who finds endless joy in chewing his own tail at just 13 weeks old. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) show off their playful side as they engage in a spirited game of tug-of-war with the leg of an impala, determined to claim victory. With snow delicately resting on its nose, a Goldendoodle frolics in winter wonderland, spreading joy and laughter wherever it goes. Witness the breathtaking sight of white horses from Camargue, France galloping freely through the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean - pure playfulness personified. A young Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) rolls around gleefully in freshly fallen snow on its newly formed playground - embracing every moment with sheer delight. This Labradoodle's portrait captures a humorous expression that will surely bring a smile to your face - reminding us all not to take life too seriously. Dive into the depths of the ocean alongside a loving sperm whale family as they gracefully swim together, showcasing their playful nature beneath the waves. Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playfully tumble and chase each other amidst blooming springtime meadows in Vosges, France - innocent fun at its finest. Watch as an agile Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) effortlessly rides and dances within the crashing waves created by an oil tanker near Port Aransas - finding joy even amidst man-made structures. In Northern Rockies' pristine wilderness lies a heartwarming scene: Northern River Otter pups eagerly follow their mother's lead during summer months; their playful antics echoing throughout Wyoming and Montana's rugged landscapes.