Touching Collection (#42)

East African black rhinoceros (rhinos) sparring, San Diego Wild Animal Park, California, United States of America, North America

Grass Snake - several entwined on ground
WAT-8544 Grass Snake - young entwined on ground Natrix natrix M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Feral Cats - black & white with 2 ginger kittnes on wall Santorini Island Greece
WAT-6658 Feral Cats - black & white with 2 ginger kittens on wall Santorini Island Greece M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adult preening chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11333 Emperor Penguin - adult preening chick Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguin - adults preening chick. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11315 Emperor Penguin - adults preening chick Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black-tailed Prairie Dog - pair showing social contact behaviour, Emmen, Holland
USH-3115 Black-tailed Prairie Dog - pair showing social contact behaviour Cynomys ludovicianus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Asian Elephant - 2 young animals playing, Emmen, Holland
USH-2950 Indian / Asian Elephant - 2 young animals playing Emmen, Holland Elephas maximus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lynx - mother with young kittens Montana, USA
TOM-497 LYNX - mother with two young kittens Montana, North America Felix lynx Felis lynx Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Macaroni Penguins - South Georgia - Antarctica
SM-1908 Macaroni Penguins South Georgia - Antarctica Eudyptes chrysolophus Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brown Bear two cubs playing and brawling standing on hind legs Bavaria, Germany
SAS-507 Brown Bear - two cubs playing and brawling standing on hind legs Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brown Bear two cubs playing and brawling on hind legs Bavaria, Germany
SAS-478 Brown Bear - two cubs playing and brawling on hind legs Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Skewbald Shetland Pony two foals sticking their heads together in affection Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland
SAS-388 Skewbald Shetland Pony - two foals sticking their heads together in affection Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Dartmoor Ponies engaged in mutual grooming
PM-10304 Dartmoor Ponies engaged in mutual grooming UK Equus caballus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - English Bulldogs - in studio
LA-4795 Dog - English Bulldogs - in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Basset Hound puppies in studio
LA-4698 Dog - Basset Hound puppies in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Budgerigars - three on branch
LA-4338 Budgerigars - three on branch Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - adult with puppy sitting outside French house
LA-3838 Dog - adult with puppy sitting outside French house Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - adult with two puppies
LA-3836 Dog - adult with two puppies Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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 - two greeting each other. Corbett National Park - Uttaranchal - India
JR-868 Indian / Asian Elephant - two greeting each other. Corbett National Park - Uttaranchal - India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Young one of Indian / Asian Elephant giving affectionate hug to mother, Corbett National Park, India
JR-791 Young Indian / Asian Elephant giving affectionate hug to mother Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephant - The royal kiss Corbett National Park, India
JR-787 Indian / Asian Elephant - The royal kiss Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian / Asian Elephants - two touching heads Corbett National Park, India
JR-354 Indian / Asian Elephants - two touching heads Corbett National Park, India Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Asian / Indian Elephants - 2 male Corbett National Park, India
JR-148 Asian / Indian Elephants - 2 males Corbett National Park, India. Elephas maximus Jagdeep Rajput Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog. Golden Retriever puppies (6 weeks old) sitting down together
JD-19626-m Dog. Golden Retriever puppies (6 weeks old) sitting down together John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG. PUG ( fawn ) with 7 week old puppy
JD-19301 DOG. PUG ( fawn ) with 7 week old puppy John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG. Black pug with black puppy (6 weeks old)
JD-19280 DOG. Black pug with black puppy (6 weeks old) Also known as Carlin or Mops John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Ginger & White & Blue Cat on tree stump
JD-18084 Ginger and White and Blue CATS - On tree stump in garden John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ring-tailed Lemurs sitting down together Berenty. Madagascar
GET-1115 Ring-tailed Lemurs sitting down together Berenty. Madagascar Lemur catta Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Emperor Penguin - Parent with Young Chick Aptenodytes forsteri Snow Hill Island Antarctica BI012200
COS-2394 Emperor Penguin - Parent with Young Chick Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chinstrap Penguin - Mating Pygoscelis antarctica Half Moon island Antarctica BI012547
COS-2182 Chinstrap Penguin - mating Half Moon Island, Antarctica Pygoscelis antarctica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Penguin - Two together - South Africa
CAN-2669 African Penguin - Two together South Africa Spheniscus demersus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Elephant. Youngster being fondled by adult. Addo Elephant National Park, E. Cape, South Africa
ASW-4236 African Elephant - calf being fondled by adult Addo Elephant National Park, E. Cape, South Africa. Loxodonta africana Alan J. S

Spotted Hyaena -two. South Luangwa Valley National Park - Zambia - Africa
WAT-9236 Spotted Hyaena -two South Luangwa Valley National Park - Zambia - Africa Crocuta crocuta M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lion - two females rubbing heads. Kenya, Africa
WAT-9101 Lion - two females rubbing heads Kenya, Africa Panthera leo M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Feral Cat - Calico / Tortoiseshell licking kitten. Santorini Island Greece
WAT-6676 Feral Cat - Calico / Tortoiseshell licking kitten Santorini Island Greece M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Burchell's Zebra - Pair interacting KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa
VAN-142 Burchell's / Plains / Common Zebra - Pair interacting KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa Equus burchelli Ingrid Van den Berg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Black-tailed Prairie Dog - pair resting, Emmen, Holland
USH-3113 Black-tailed Prairie Dog - pair resting Cynomys ludovicianus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European Brown Bear - cub playing with mother in water. Bavaria, Germany
USH-2623 European Brown Bear - cub playing with mother in water Bavaria, Germany Ursus arctos Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar bear - sow with two year old cubs. MA660
TOM-1627 Polar bear - sow with two year old cubs. Hudson Bay, Canada Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Polar Bears - sow with cubs - resting along the Beaufort Sea coast, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. MA2089
TOM-1619 Polar Bears - sow with cubs - resting along the Beaufort Sea coast Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Ursus maritimus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display

Two Grey Wolves in snow greeting one another. Montana
TOM-1292 Two Grey Wolves in snow greeting one another Montana Canis lupus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cheetah - Mother playing with her calf - Ngorongoro - Tanzania - Africa
STA-193 Cheetah - Mother playing with her cub Ngorongoro - Tanzania - Africa Acinonyx jubatus Augusto Leandro Stanzani Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

North American Brown Bear
SM-255 ALASKAN BROWN BEAR Alaska, USA Ursus arctos midendorffi Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lynx two individuals cuddling in winter forest Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
SAS-66 Lynx - two individuals cuddling in winter forest Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany Lynx lynx Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lion adult male reprimanding a young one Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa
SAS-63 Lion - adult male reprimanding a young one Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa Panthera leo Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Captivating Moments of Touching: From the Garden of Eden to the Snowy Antarctic" Step into a world where touch transcends time and species, as captured by renowned artists and photographers. In Hugh Goldwin Riviere's masterpiece "The Garden of Eden, " painted in 1901, we witness Adam and Eve's first tender touch, symbolizing love's inception. Fast forward to 1911, when Chris Harvey immortalized a heartwarming encounter between lions in Moremi, Botswana. The lioness gracefully greets her male counterpart with an affectionate nuzzle, showcasing their deep bond. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn takes us on an emotional journey with his painting "The Return of the Prodigal Son. " Here we witness a father's unconditional love as he touches his wayward child upon their reunion - forgiveness personified. In Central Mainland, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, playful skewbald Shetland ponies frolic together on pasture. Their innocent nudges and gentle brushes against one another remind us that even animals find joy in physical connection. Nature surprises us yet again with Gentoo penguins holding hands amidst the snowy landscape. These adorable creatures form pairs and share moments of warmth while embracing each other tightly – true soulmates in icy surroundings. A giraffe kissing its young calf showcases the beauty of maternal affection. Towering over them both is a testament to protection through touch; these gentle giants communicate love through their long necks' caress. Witness two African elephant calves intertwining trunks - an endearing display of familial unity. Through this tactile gesture passed down from generations before them, they forge unbreakable bonds within their herd. Valentine's Day comes alive for Gentoo penguins who hold hands while forming hearts in Antarctica. Amidst freezing temperatures and harsh conditions stands proof that love knows no boundaries or climate restrictions.