Behavioural Collection (page 8)

Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) poses with a large, dominant female behind. The clownfish in the foreground is probably a juvenile. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) hunting Seal on sea ice. Svalbard, Norway, July 2018

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus), two cubs playing, leaping across sea ice, reflected in water. Svalbard, Norway, July

Black bear (Ursus americanus), two cubs playing, climbing up tree trunk. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. June

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), on Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), two cygnets sheltering under parent's wing. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. April

European mantis (Mantis religiosa) hunting swarming Pale burrower mayfly (Ephoron virgo), mayflies recently hatched. Tudela, La Ribera de Navarra, Navarre, Spain. August

Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) at nest with eggs. La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina. February

Eastern white-bearded wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), four running in line, on migration, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris) submerged in water. Ranthambore National Park, India

Orca (Orcinus orca) pod hunting Sealion, tossing it out of the sea, Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Orca (Orcinus orca) hunting South American sealion (Otaria flavescens) close to shore. Punta Norte, Valdez Peninsula, Argentina. April

Scarab beetle (Scarabaeoidea) pair mating inside Tulip (Tulipa micheliana) flower. Beetles covered in pollen. Uzbekistan, April

Bumblebee scarab (Amphicoma vulpes) pair mating in Tulip (Tulipa armena) flower. Pollen picked up on beetles and transferred to other flowers. Near Karabel Pass, Turkey. May

Chinese white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging, carrying baby aged two weeks. Parents released into wild from captive breeding programme

Amur / Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow
Amur/ Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) pair nuzzling each other in snow. Captive in tiger park, Heilongjiang Province, China. February

Northern white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging from tree with baby aged two weeks. Wild Elephant Valley / Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿On hot days when resting in trees, flying-foxes will spread their highly vascular wings

African bush elephant, (Loxodonta africana) two head to head playing, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Marine Iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) basking. Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum), in flight, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Rough-scaled death adder (Acanthophis rugosus) waving tip of tail as a lure to entice prey within striking range. Mount Isa, Queensland Australia

Common crane (Grus grus) flock in flight, Lac du Der, France, November

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) camouflaged in leaf litter, Guatemala

Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck bellowing in autumn vegetation, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, UK, October

American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) group of four with one displaying Punta Moreno, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Namaqua chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis) catching larvae with its extended tongue. In the Namib desert near Swakopmund, Namibia

Great frigatebird (Phaethon aethereus) male at nest site, with gular sac inflated to attract females. Genovesa Island, Galapagos, May

Blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) bringing Crab spider (Misumena vatia) prey to nest, Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

Smeathmans furrow bee (Lasioglossum smeathmanellum), feeding on wild alpine strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. December

Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) migrate up a small river near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. September

Head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) showing callosities, pathches of roughened skin that are unique to each whale. Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. IUCN Status: Endangered

North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) tail fluke, diving to feed in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. Endangered species. July

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Seven spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) pair mating on Mayweed (Anthemis sp) flower. Cyprus. April

Starred agama (Stellagama stellio cypriaca) basking on rock. Cyprus. April

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag roaring during rut, with resting females, England, UK. September

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) male stag silhouetted at dusk, rut season, Jura, Scotland, UK, September

RF - Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) male peforming flutter jump display on lek, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK.May (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Sarus crane (Grus antigone), male displaying, Keoladeo NP, Bharatpur, India

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) juvenile with beak open to catch a leaf, Cleland Wildlife Park, South Australia, March. Captive

Gannet (Morus bassanus) diving for fish, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playful young seal above a kelp forest. Lundy Island, Devon, UK Bristol Channel, August

Hyacinth Macaw (Anadorhynchus hyacinthinus) two playing whilst hanging upside down, Pantanal, Brazil

Group of Tissue moths (Triphosa dubitata) hibernating in a limestone cave. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. November

Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) feeding on Sardine (Sardinops sagax). Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Pacific Ocean, Mexico

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Behavioural Moments in the Animal Kingdom: From Playful African Wild Dogs to Protective Flamingo Parents" African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles playfully tugging on the leg of an impala, showcasing their energetic and social nature. Witness the mesmerizing courtship dance of a Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) pair on South coast, Santa Cruz Island, as they display their vibrant blue feet to attract a mate. A Dugong (Dugong dugon) male gracefully feeds on a seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), highlighting its gentle and herbivorous behavior in underwater habitats. In Norway's wilderness, two Jays (Garrulus glandarius) engage in mid-air combat while another keenly observes, revealing their territorial instincts and complex social dynamics. Marvel at the agility of a Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight as it hunts with precision over Hampshire's landscapes, showcasing its nocturnal hunting skills. Witness the raw power of a Killer whale named Mel as he attacks a young South American sea lion, illustrating both predator-prey interactions and the intelligence of these marine mammals. Gannets (Morus bassanus) dive fearlessly into Shetland's waters to feed on discarded fish, demonstrating their remarkable diving abilities and efficient foraging techniques. Experience heartwarming moments as you observe a Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) chick seeking shelter under its protective parent's wing—a testament to parental care within this flamboyant species. Unleash your inner wolf enthusiast by observing Gray wolves' intricate pack dynamics—howling together under moonlit skies or working collaboratively during hunts—showcasing their strong social bonds and cooperative behaviors.