Play Fight Collection

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

Two fox cubs (Vulpes vulpes) playing

Lion (Panthera leo) males mock fighting / play fighting. Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Tanzania

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) play fighting, Mkuze, South Africa

Young ground squirrels (Xerus inauris) playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Non-ex

South African / Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa), two males necking / mock fighting, looking like a double headed animal, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, Zululand, South Africa

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) cubs, age 3 months, playing. Captive

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), two cubs play fighting. Sheffield, England, UK. May

Jaguar (Panthera onca) male and female four month old cubs playing, native to Southern and Central America, captive

Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) juveniles play fighting, Wrangel Island, Far East Russia, August

Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) young play fighting. Kronotsky Zapovednik Nature Reserve, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, July

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) 3-year-olds play fighting on newly formed pack ice, Beaufort Sea, off the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska

Two Grey wolves (Canis lupus) play fighting in snow, Finland. November

Two Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playfighting on the fringes of a field, Derbyshire, UK. May

Two Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs playfighting in early morning sunlight, Derbyshire, UK. January

Juvenile Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) practice fighting near a King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

Two Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) kittens, aged eight months, one lying down, the other playing, breeding and reintroduction program, Germany. Captive. February

Playing at Warriors from the series Childrens Games, 1888 (colour woodcut)
CSM152883 Playing at Warriors from the series Childrens Games, 1888 (colour woodcut) by Eitaku, Kobayashi (1843-90); Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London; eCentral St

Badger (Meles meles) outside sett, play fighting, Vosges, France, May

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) cubs age five weeks, playing at den in sand dunes, the Netherlands

Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus), two play fighting in snow. Svalbard, Norway, April

African elephants (Loxodonta africana) herd silhouetted at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana

African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), male and female play fighting. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Grizzly cubs (Ursus arctos) two play fighting in the mist, near Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA, July

Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris) sub-adults, approximately 17-19 months old, playfighting. Endangered. Bandhavgarh National Park, India. Non-ex. Sequence 1 of 2

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) pups playing, Vosges, France, June

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga) two adults interacting, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

Common Zebra (Equus quagga) adults playing, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bears Play Fighting Along The Shores Of Hudsons Bay; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) In A Humorous Looking Moment With Their Mouths Open As If Smelling Each Others Breath; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Two Polar Bears Play Fighting To Sharpen Their Hunting Skills As They Wait For The Ice To Freeze Over At Hudson Bay; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), being harrassed by playfighting White rhino bull, Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya. September

Royal Bengal Tigers, play fighting; Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve, India

Two juvenile vervet monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) balance on a log fighting, Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Lion (Panthera Leo) cubs playing, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Domestic Pig, young, playfighting in open field on commercial freerange unit, Norfolk, England, March

European Otter (Lutra lutra) adult pair, playfighting in river, River Little Ouse, Thetford, Norfolk, England, March

Two puppies play-fighting

Three puppies play-fighting

Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Burchells zebras play-fighting while two other zebras graze in background

Two Golden Retriever puppies play-fighting

Two puppies (Canis familiaris) fighting for a stick

Female dog attacking a male dog in play fight, close-up

Female dog chasing a male dog in play fight, side view

Two six-week-old mixed-breed puppies play fighting, side view

Cat - Nebelung Kittens
LA-9662 Nebelung Kittens Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - two kittens play-fighting in front of garden shed - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-5391 Cat - two kittens play-fighting in front of garden shed Lower Saxony - Germany Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Nature's Playful Warriors: Capturing the Joy of Play Fight" Mountain hares in Scotland engage in a snowy boxing match, showcasing their playful side. Two fox cubs frolic and playfully tussle, displaying their youthful energy. Lion males indulge in mock fights, revealing their strength and camaraderie. African wild dogs joyfully play fight in Mkuze, South Africa, strengthening their social bonds. Young ground squirrels in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, exhibit adorable playfulness as they chase each other around. African desert elephant juveniles engage in spirited play fighting along the Hoanib River, Namibia. South African giraffes necking or mock fighting create a mesmerizing double-headed spectacle at Zimanga Private Game Reserve. Jaguar cubs from Southern regions delightfully wrestle with one another under the watchful eyes of their parents. Arctic fox juveniles on Wrangel Island showcase their agility and mischievousness through playful sparring matches. Polar bear 3-year-olds enjoy friendly roughhousing on newly formed pack ice in the Beaufort Sea—nature's version of winter fun. 11 & Two pairs of Red fox cubs engage in lively play fights—one set amidst fields during May and another basking under January's early morning sunlight. These captivating moments capture nature's warriors indulging in harmless yet exhilarating bouts—a testament to the importance of play for animals across different landscapes and seasons worldwide.