Behaviour Collection (page 21)

Jaguar (Panthera onca) female snarling, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Madagascar crested wood ibis (Lophotibis cristata) preening, endemic to dry forest of Madagascar, captive

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA. *Digitally darkened scar on mothers nose

Peringueys / sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi) hidden in the sand, Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Grey wolf (Canis lupus) mother and two month old cubs, pups begging for food by licking mothers mouth, captive

Blue cheeked bee eater (Merops persicus) two squabbling, Oman, April

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) spring cub sitting upright on hind legs balancing, Bernard Spit, 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA, October. Vulnerable species

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) male and female head to head at nest, just before mating, Finland April

Great white egrets (Egretta alba) fighting over food, Hungary January

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

European hamster (Cricetus cricetus), mother carrying baby in grass, captive

Aldabra Giant Tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) resting in a pool to keep cool, Grand Terre, Natural World Heritage Site, Aldabra

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) male feeding female in courtship display, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) catching fish in lake, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

French bulldog with head on side and paw raised

Leaf-cutter ants (Atta cephalotes) carrying pieces of leaf that they have harvested back to their underground fungus garden in their nest, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) mother and calf porpoising during annual Sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa, June

Hawk owl (Surnia ulula) takingn off from powder snow, possibly with prey in talons, Kuusamo Finland February

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Group of Sperm whales {Physeter macrocephalus} socialising, adults and newborn calf, Azores, Atlantic

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Iolas blue butterfly (Iolana iolas) pair mating on flowers, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

San Cristobal giant tortoises (Chelonoidis chatamensis), fighting, Galapaguera, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos

Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) captive, occurs in Australia

Andean Cock-of-the-rock male {Rupicola peruvianus} at lek in cloud forest canopy. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru. November

Crab Spider (Thomisidae) waiting in an orchid to ambush its prey. Cloud forest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. November

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

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

Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) captive, occurs in Australia

Jaguar (Panthera onca palustris), male hunting amongst tree roots at edge of the Cuiaba River. Three Brothers, Porto Jofre, northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil. August 2017

Gloucester old spot domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domestica) ears covering eyes, freerange in field, UK

Sleeping mixed-breed piglet in straw, Maple Park, Illinois, USA

Two male Babirusa fighting (Babyrousa babyrussa) Sulawesi, Indonesia, vulnerable species

Domestic black pig {Sus scrofa domestica} smelling another pigs ear, Spain

Nudibranchs mating (Polycera faeroensis) Sark, British Channel Islands, July

RF - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in anemone, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand

RF - Cavapoo dog, Monty, 10 months, in play-bow stance

RF - Sable-point rabbit, grooming face

Golden jackal (Canis aureus) snarling. Danube Delta, Romania. May

Hooded crown (Corvus cornix) flying with egg in beak, Danube Delta, Romania. May

Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella), mother warning off curious juvenile. Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) in background. Gold Harbour, South Georgia. October

Red-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) on nest with eggs, Arcos de la Frontera, southern Spain, May

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, southern Spain, September

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag and two hinds, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, southern Spain, September

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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.