Behaviour Collection (page 2)

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) mature stag, roaring, with hinds resting in background, during rutting season, Studley Royal Park, North Yorkshire, England, October

Balaena mysticetus, bowhead whale

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) flock, winter plumage, following tractor ploughing stubble field, North Norfolk, England, february

Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N. P. Namibia
Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N.P. Namibia

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

Blacktail Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) engaging in Jump-yip behavior - A strong arch of the back or " jump" followed by a shrill " yip" - Thought to occur when a predator

Common opossum {Didelphis marsupialis} playing dead as defence strategy

Platypus {Ornithorhynchus anatinus} swimming underwater Tasmania, Australia. Commposite

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

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) in falling snow on the western Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean

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

Homo habilis in action
An illustration by Angus McBride showing Homo habilis using tools to kill an Antelope. Homo habilis lived in East Africa between 1.6 and 2 million years ago

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) swimming underwater, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, July

Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) male feeding its chicks at nest, Bulgaria

Japanese crane (Grus japonensis) displaying, wings in heart shape, Hokkiado, Japan, February

White-vented storm petrel (Oceanites gracilis galapagoensis) running across water, offshore Cape Berkeley, Isabela island, Galapagos

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in tree with pair of Nazca boobies (Sula granti) showing mating behaviour, Genovesa Island, Galapagos

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), male feeding juvenile in nest, Finland, June

Wolverine (Gulo gulo) walking in the snow. Wolverines paws are large, allowing them to walk easily through deep snow. Zapovednik, Kamchatka, Russia

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Australasian crested grebe pair (Podiceps cristatus australis) in courtship display. Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury, New Zealand. August

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) performing their weed dance during courtship. Den Oever, The Netherlands. July

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Grayling (Thymallus) migrating to spawning in the Temnik River, Lake Baikal, Baikalsky Reserve, Siberia, Russia. May

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

Hummingbird Hawk-moth {Macroglossum stellatarum} adult in flight drinking nectar from lantana flower, Switzerland

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming into a fresh water spring, Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei) silverback Gihishamwotsi displaying, non group dominant, Sabyinyo Group, Volcanoes National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda

Leopard (Panthera pardus) female fighting off male after he tries to mate with her. Londolozi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Grey Andalusian stallion running on the beach at Ojai, California, USA

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) at water surface with mouth open showing baleen plates, San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California, Mexico

Great Bustard (Otis tarda) males displaying, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, April

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) catching a fish, Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA, July

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa), male flapping its wings, autumn colour reflected in water, Ohio, USA

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) female hovering over moorland, Glen Tanar Estate, Deeside, Scotland, UK, June

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with tricolor and ruby colourations on beach, Texel, Netherlands

Jaguar (Panthera onca) male walking, Pantanal, Brazil

Arctic Fox (Alopex / Vulpes lagopus) standing on ridge, during moult from grey summer fur to winter white. Dovrefjell National Park, Norway, September

Lions (Panthera leo) - two brothers patrolling territorial boundary, affectionate behaviour, border of Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) near Ndutu, Tanzania

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched with fish in beak. Worcestershire, UK, September

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) carrying eggs. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia, Gulf of St Vincent, November

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

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"Captivating Behaviour: A Glimpse into the Animal World" Little owl (Athene noctua) pair perched, displaying enchanting courtship behaviour in Spain. Brown Roan Italian Spinone puppy, Riley, 13 weeks old, finds solace in chewing his own tail - a playful behaviour. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles engage in an exhilarating game of tugging at the leg of an impala, showcasing their tenacious nature. Witness the mesmerizing courtship dance of a Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) pair on the scenic South coast of Santa Cruz Island. Delve into the underwater world as a male Dugong (Dugong dugon) feeds gracefully on a lush seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea). Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) find tranquility while resting off Pico, Azores, Portugal - offering a glimpse into their serene behavioural patterns. Little owls' courtship rituals unfold beautifully amidst Spanish landscapes - witness their captivating displays and affectionate gestures. Topaz, a lively chocolate roan Cocker Spaniel puppy at 12 weeks old, joyfully runs with ears flapping - exuding pure happiness through his playful antics. In Norway's skies, two Jays (Garrulus glandarius) engage in mid-air combat while another keenly observes this intriguing territorial dispute. Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), gracefully swimming underwater off Nosy Be in North Madagascar - showcasing its elegant and agile movements beneath the waves. A devoted Male Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), clutching beetle larva in its beak prepares to feed its hungry chicks – exemplifying parental care and responsibility.