Animal Behaviour Collection

Hares, 1878 (oil on canvas)
659635 Hares, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Hermansen, Olaf August (1849-97); 62x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hares. Olaf August Hermansen (1849-1897). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1878

Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air, artwork
Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air. Artwork of Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles jumping from the sea. Ichthyosaurs were a type of marine reptile

Starling murmuration
Large common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in the evening before roosting. Photographed near Yeruham, Negev, Israel

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playing with the leg of an impala, trying to drag it in three different directions. Mkuze, South Africa

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Some theories say that this dinosaur had feathers and fur, as seen here

Rothschild giraffes at The Giraffe Manor on the outskirts of Nairobi. The centre is a popular tourist destination. There are usually ten adult giraffes at the centre

A pack of meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe salt pan in the Northern Kalahari. These unusual-looking social mongooses inhabit dry, open country with hard ground, such as alkaline salt pans

Stone-age cave paintings, Chauvet, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of fighting rhinoceroses painted on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Chauvet Cave, France

Murmuration of starlings at dusk, RSPB Reserve Minsmere, Suffolk, England
animal behaviour, cloud, colourful, dramatic, flock, formation, in fli, Starling murmuration, 1033865356

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, hunting, Hampshire, England, UK. Captive

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) courting pair, South coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male feeding on a seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), accompanied by a young Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, near Hout Bay, South Africa

Jay (Garrulus glandarius), two fighting in mid-air with another observing. Norway. October

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) on beach, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina

A split level digital composite showing a Basking shark (Ceterhinus maximus) feeding on plankton around St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, UK. June

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) with beetle larva in beak about to feed two chicks, New York, USA, May

Leaf cutter ants (Atta sp) carrying colourful plant matter, reflected in water, Laguna del Lagarto, Santa Rita, Costa Rica

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) bill rubbing, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, April

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) young bear rolling around in the snow, on newly formed pack ice during autumn freeze up, Beaufort Sea, off Arctic coast, Alaska

Illustration of Giant Squid (Architeuthis) attacking Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playing, Vosges, France, May

Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) flying low over water. Surrey, England, August

RF - Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary. Short grass plains on the border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) chick under the wing of protective parent, breeding colony, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Illustration of butterflies and green caterpillars on plant and flower stems

Illustration of Minke Whale (Balaenoptera) using blowhole on surface of water

Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) pair in wetland, Oregon, USA
The sandhill crane is a species of large crane of North America and extreme northeastern Siberia. The common name of this bird refers to habitat like that at the Platte River

Gannets (Morus bassanus) diving to feed on discarded fish, Shetland, Scotland, UK, April

Two cheetahs sprint after their quarry

Male Leach's sea star (Leiaster leachi) broadcast spawning, releasing streams of sperm from its arms. Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

A warthog runs with its tail in the air. Katavi National Park
Tanzania, Katavi National Park. A warthog runs with its tail in the air

Namaqua chameleon catching prey
Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching prey with its unfurled tongue. This tongue extends out extremely rapidly in just a few fractions of a second

European starling flock (Sturnus vulgaris). These birds gather together in large flocks at dusk to roost. Photographed in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK, in December

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water, surrounded by fish. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

Working English Springer Spaniel puppy, 6 weeks, in playful stance

Mating pair of chalkhill blue butterflies (Lysandra coridon) with wings closed resting on Devils-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), Hatch Hill, Somerset, UK. August

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) pair flying with claws linked during courtship flight, Homer, Alaska, USA, March

Portrait of a Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) screaming and showing its teeth, Foping Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China. Endangered species

Illustration of Red Fox and European Badger living and breeding in burrow system with stoat and rabbits

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) pod hunting together in herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Playful tortoiseshell kitten

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in flight catching a fish, Finland, July

Wild female Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) on rocky hillside, Kedrovaya Pad reserve, Primorsky Krai, Far East Russia, January. Critically endangered species

Plains zebra (Equus quagga) grooming foal, Kruger National Park, South Africa, July

Man-of-war fish (Nomeus gronovi) living within deadly tentacles of Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis), to whose toxin it is ten times more resistant than other fish, at sea surface. Dominica

Goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) yellow female on Honesty flower, Bristol, UK, April

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"Captivating Animal Behavior: From Starling Murmurations to Lion Brothers Patrolling" Witness the mesmerizing sight of a starling murmuration, as thousands of birds move in perfect harmony across the evening sky. In the African wilderness, juvenile African wild dogs engage in playful antics, tugging at the leg of an impala, honing their hunting skills for the future. On Santa Cruz Island's South coast, a courting pair of Blue-footed boobies perform an enchanting dance, showcasing their vibrant blue feet and intricate courtship rituals. Beneath the ocean's surface, a male Dugong delicately grazes on seagrass meadows. Witness this gentle giant as it nourishes itself amidst Halophila stipulacea's lush greenery. Atlantic Puffins engage in peculiar behavior as they rub their colorful bills together on Skomer Island. This endearing display strengthens bonds between mates during breeding season. At dusk in RSPB Reserve Minsmere, Suffolk, England, marvel at another breathtaking starling murmuration; nature's symphony unfolding before your eyes once again. Travel back millions of years to witness Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs engaging in primal mating rituals. A glimpse into prehistoric animal behavior that captivates our imagination. On the edge of Ntwetwe salt pans emerges a pack of meerkats - vigilant sentinels standing guard against potential threats while displaying remarkable social cohesion within their group dynamic. High above Norway's forests soars a Jay duo engaged in mid-air combat with another observing intently. Witness this aerial spectacle as territorial disputes unfold among these intelligent birds. A male Pileated Woodpecker diligently hunts for beetle larvae to feed its hungry chicks. Observe this dedicated father providing sustenance and nurturing his offspring with unwavering care and precision. In Hampshire's countryside skies glides a majestic Barn Owl on its nightly hunt. Experience its silent flight and witness the stealthy grace of this captivating nocturnal predator.