Animal Behaviour Collection (page 6)

Ymir Suckling the Cow Audhumla;Ymer Sucking the Cow odhumbla, 1775-1778. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Ymir Suckling the Cow Audhumla;Ymer Sucking the Cow odhumbla, 1775-1778

"Giving an Order" - painted by J.H. Mole, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"Giving an Order" - painted by J.H. Mole, 1854. Such is the fanciful title given to a simple but agreeable rustic subject, exhibited by Mr

He Behaves for a Savage, 1830. Creator: Auguste Raffet
He Behaves for a Savage, 1830

Spotted squirrel at Hogbo mill, 1734. Creator: J.A. Weise
Spotted squirrel at Hogbo mill, 1734. In the foreground a white and maroon squirrel gnawing on a nut, sitting on a branch

Reindeer, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Reindeer, between c1900 and c1930

Reindeer, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Reindeer, between c1900 and c1930

Reindeer in the Kuskokwim Valley, which is one of Alaska's best reindeer pastures, c1900-c1930. Creator: Unknown
Reindeer in the Kuskokwim Valley, which is one of Alaska's best reindeer pastures, between c1900 and c1930

Seals in the Arctic region starting on their long swim to southern seas, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Seals in the Arctic region starting on their long swim to southern seas, between c1900 and c1930

Reindeer, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Reindeer, between c1900 and 1923. Photo from Herman Weig General Passenger Agt. White Pass and Yukon Route 1919 Conway Bldg. Chicago

Reindeer herd, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Reindeer herd, between c1900 and 1927

Beavers cutting down trees, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Beavers cutting down trees [in London Zoo], 1862. The beaver...commenced to bite off the bark about twelve inches above the ground...The rapid progress he made was...most astonishing; the animal

The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - "The Bad Neighbours", by C. Verlat, 1862....here is this wicked Belgian painter representing an incident of monkey life which, in this covetous

"The Blessings of a Shepherd's Life" by H. B. Willis, in the Gallery of the British... 1862
"The Blessings of a Shepherd's Life" by H. B. Willis, in the Gallery of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Reticulated glass frogs (Hyalinobatrachium valerioi) pair in amplexus, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) gliding through forest canopy during light snowfall. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Ultramel Okeetee corn snake, with recently laid eggs, an interspecies hybrid between a Corn snake, (Pantherophis guttatus), and a Grey rat snake (Pantherophis spiloides)

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Aggregation of thousands of moulting Spider crabs (Leptomithrax gaimardii), South Australia Basin, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Three Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kittens, aged six weeks, with their mother. Breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. July

Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kitten, aged eight months, nuzzling its mother, breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. March

Male Mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) on foot bridge, La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica

Female Pallass cat (Otocolobus manul) suckling four young kittens at their den, Mongolia, June, 2017. Filmed for BBC series Big Cats

Female Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), Huan Huan, holding her female cub, Yuandudu, age 3 months, Beauval Zoo, St.Aignan, France, November 2021. Captive

Drawing of a Goat
Drawing of Goat. 19th century

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) pouncing on prey. London, UK. November

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) singing in winter sunshine. Longframlington, Northumberland, England, UK. February

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) shoal swimming over Turtlegrass (Halophila stipulacea) seagrass bed. Marsa Alam, Egypt

Wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) flying with nesting material in beak, Lorraine, France, April

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) female with newborn young, Pennsylvania, USA. September

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) hunting over snow, woodland in background. Kuusamo, Finland. February

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) close up hunting in snow. Kuhmo, Finland. February

Elk (Cervus canadensis) bull and cw sniffing noses, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. September

Rocky mountain elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) bull bugling during rut. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA. October

Sahara sand viper (Cerastes vipera) burrowing into sand to hide, captive, occurrs Mauritania to Egypt, Africa. Sequence 5 of 5

Salmon shark (Lamna ditropis). Port Fidalgo, Alaska, USA. July

Leopard (Panthera pardus) cubs age four months playing, Jao Reserve, Okavango, Botswana

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) carrying fish above river in Taipei, Taiwan

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) shoal swimming over Turtlegrass (Halophila stipulacea) seagrass bed. Marsa Alam, Egypt

Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. *Medium repro only

Common collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris auriceps) male basking on rock. Arches National Park, Utah, USA. May

North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) grooming. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) attacking a female Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhyncus senegalensis )trying to steal a fish it has just caught. Liuwa Plains National Park, Zambia

RF - Tabby kitten dancing. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Andalusian horsea, two stallions coming together in arena one dappled grey and one pure white. Spain

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) walking on frosty grass, Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

Rabbit (Oryctolagus cunniculus) juvenile grooming ears, Wiltshire, UK, May. Sequence 1 of 3

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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.