Licking Collection

Gelert, c1894, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Gelert, c1894, (c1902). After a painting in the Reading Museum & Town Hall. Depiction of a Welsh legend in which the faithful Gelert saves a child from a wolf. From The Nations Pictures

Jack Russell Terrier - looking at sandwich on table
LA-2042 Jack Russell Terrier - looking at sandwich on table Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giraffe Kissing young Giraffe
LA-672 GIRAFFE - Kissing young Giraffe Africa Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lion - 5-6 week old cub with mother in den - Masai Mara Reserve - Kenya
SE-399 Lion - 5-6 week old cub with mother in den Maasai Mara Reserve - Kenya Panthera leo Suzi Eszterhas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wolf / Gray Wolf / Timber Wolf - submissive behaviour Minnesota USA
WAT-14126 Wolf / Gray Wolf / Timber Wolf - submissive behaviour Minnesota USA Canis lupus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hedgehog - curled up
JD-16363 HEDGEHOG - curled up in ball Erinaceus europaeus John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leopard and cub, Singita Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa

Jersey calves On a Waikato dairy farm, New Zealand
DH-3145 Jersey calves On a Waikato dairy farm, New Zealand Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reticulated Giraffe - licking nostril
CLA-341 RETICULATED GIRAFFE - licking nostril Africa Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rugged Highlander
Highland cow poses for picture in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom

Barbara Woodhouse & Dog
Famous dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse (1910 - 1988), seen here with Junia the Great Dane doggie film star, who must have her grey mouth hairs darkened with special make-up! Date: late 1960s

Grey / Timber Wolf. Minnesota - United States
WAT-16914 Grey / Timber Wolf Minnesota - United States Canis lupus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Shih-tzu / Chrysanthemum Dog - licking nose
LA-7004 Dog - Shih-tzu / Chrysanthemum Dog - licking nose Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

DOG. Chihuahua licking giant lollipop
JD-22149 DOG. Chihuahua licking giant lollipop John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Clouded Leopard - on tree licking lips - Asia
FG-10921 Clouded Leopard - on tree licking lips Asia Neofelis nebulosa Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Maasai Giraffe - mother sucking young's ear, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya JFL01224
FL-3088 Maasai Giraffe - mother sucking youngs ear Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Giraffa camelopardalis tippelski Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Weasel Male in moss, licking lips Close up of head West Wales, UK
BB-638 Weasel - Close-up of male in moss, licking lips West Wales, UK Mustela nivalis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse - new born thoroughbred foal
JD-734 Horse - new born thoroughbred foal John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Boy Licking Stamps
A young boy licks a stamp before putting it on an envelope

A very funny cow licking its chops in front of the French geological formation of the Arvan Valley - Alpi del Delfinato, Savoy, Alps, France

Boxer dog and Piglet
Unusual Friends - Boxer dog and Piglet. 1950s

Dollop of whipped cream, close up

European Hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) young, anointing itself with saliva froth, on garden lawn at night, Yorkshire, England, september

Cat Chartreux, Saignon village, Luberon, Vaucluse, Provence, France, Europe

Barbary Ape JPF 7000 Licking dew from a young Atlantic Cedar. Morocco, Northern Africa
JPF-7000 Barbary Macaque / Barbary Ape / Rock Ape - Licking dew from a young Atlantic Cedar Morocco, Northern Africa. Macaca sylvana Calling this species an ape is misleading

Two swift fox (Vulpes velox) kits, Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Siamese Cat Gets Cream
A spoilt Siamese kitten sits in its wicker basket and laps up the cream from the top of a milk bottle!

Male lion (Panthera leo), showing tongue, AfriCat Foundation, Okonjima, Central Namibia, Namibia, Africa

Bison Male with tongue out licking nostril Hayden Valley, Yellowstone NP USA
GET-1411 Bison - Male with tongue out licking nostril Hayden Valley, Yellowstone NP, USA Bison bison Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Pug Dog - licking face
WAT-7214 Dog - Pug licking face M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Cat Patched tabby, tortoiseshell & white, licking kitten. Santorini Island, Greece
WAT-6677 CAT- Patched tabby, tortoiseshell, and white, licking kitten Santorini Is. Greece M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Can I Play Outside?
Ling Zhang

The King
Adrian

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, hoping for a treat while playing outside on a snowy day. (PR)

Close-up portrait of a red fox, Vulpes vulpes. looking at the camera. Aosta, Valsavarenche, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Tenderness
Marco Pozzi

Eyal Amer

Brother's
Amnon Eichelberg

Lions family
Yun Wang

Two snow wolves
TIANQI

Give & Take
Ekkachai Khemkum

Lovely with mom
Jie Fischer

Iffland's Jager, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Iffland's Jager, 1786

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700. Creator: Jacopo Bassano (copy after)
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1544-1700

Palace Gardens with Poor Lazarus in the foreground, 1550-1606. Creator: Hans Vredeman de Vries
Palace Gardens with Poor Lazarus in the foreground, 1550-1606

Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius
Lazarus and the Rich Man, 1661

Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575. Creator: Anon
Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575

Vous voila maintenant passe citoyen, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous voila maintenant passe citoyen, 19th century. Dog owners

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"From Affectionate Giraffes to Playful Pups: Exploring the World of Licking" A heartwarming sight as a gentle giraffe affectionately kisses its young calf, showcasing the bond between mother and child. In the wild, even fierce predators like leopards can't resist showering their adorable cubs with loving licks, reminding us of their tender side. The irresistible aroma of a delicious sandwich on the table has this Jack Russell Terrier licking its chops in anticipation - who can blame it? Witnessing a majestic lioness grooming her 5-6 week old cub inside their den at Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya is truly an awe-inspiring display of maternal love. Curled up into a prickly ball, a hedgehog takes comfort in self-anointing with saliva froth, revealing its unique way of staying clean and protected. On picturesque dairy farms in New Zealand's Waikato region, Jersey calves experience pure bliss as they enjoy playful licks from their fellow bovine friends. With elegance and grace, a reticulated giraffe delicately licks its nostril - nature's quirky yet fascinating behavior never ceases to amaze. Wolves are known for their complex social dynamics; here we witness submissive behavior through gentle licking within Minnesota's vast wilderness. From rugged highlanders to Barbara Woodhouse's well-trained companion, dogs have always shown affection through joyful licks that warm our hearts. Underneath the moonlit sky in Yorkshire gardens, an enchanting scene unfolds as a European hedgehog indulges in self-grooming rituals using frothy saliva foam. Amidst breathtaking geological formations in France stands an amusing cow caught red-tongued while playfully licking its chops – laughter guaranteed. In every corner of our diverse animal kingdom lies the universal language of love, expressed through the simple act of licking.