Closeness Collection (page 7)

A newly born cygnet falls in front of its pen, by the female swan, early morning at Bains des Paquis in Geneva, Switzerland May 27, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

A pelican preens its feathers in St. Jamess Park during hot weather in London, Britain, June 1, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Aldabra giant tortoises eat carrots at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

A herd of sheep at the Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin
A herd of sheep is pictured at the Tempelhofer Feld during a media event to introduce a five years long project of natural grazing on the former Tempelhof airfield in Berlin, Germany, August 12

Thousands of starlings fly over marshes as they return to roost at dusk near Glastonbury in Somerset, south west England, January 14, 2015

Pigs are seen in a cage during international exhibition Belagro 2019 on the outskirts
Pigs are seen in a cage during international exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment, livestock and poultry Belagro 2019 on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus June 4, 2019

People sit in St Jamesas Park
People sit in St Jamess Park during sunny weather in London, Britain, June 1, 2019 REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

Two Aldabra giant tortoises mate at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month Ramadan in
Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Howrah, on the outskirts ofKolkata, India, June 5, 2019. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri

People enjoy sunset at a lake on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A zebra rubs its head against another at London Zoo, London, Britain, August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Toby Melville

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"Celebrating the Beauty of Closeness in the Animal Kingdom: From Lion Cubs to Elephant Calves" One-month-old lion cubs lie together at the Ramat Gan Safari, showcasing their bond and closeness from an early age. The stone sculpture by Emanuel Vigeland in Vigeland Park, Oslo depicts a heartwarming moment between parent and child, symbolizing the eternal connection that exists within families. Two majestic lions in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania demonstrate their closeness as they rest side by side under the African sun. In Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, two swift fox kits playfully cuddle together, displaying their adorable sibling closeness. A tender moment captured between a mother and her just days old baby Masai Giraffe highlights the nurturing bond that exists within this magnificent species. Witnessing an African Elephant cow with her young calf in Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe reminds us of the unbreakable familial ties found among these gentle giants. Africa's breathtaking landscapes provide a backdrop for moments of pure closeness experienced by various wildlife species across Namibia's vast wilderness. The Wider Image showcases individuals fighting against jigger parasites—a testament to human compassion and solidarity towards those affected by such conditions. At Jardin des Plantes zoo, Orangutan Theodora cradles her newborn daughter Java tightly—exemplifying maternal love and protection within primates' close-knit communities. A Bengal tiger cub explores its surroundings with its watchful mother at Huachipa zoo in Lima—an intimate display of trust and guidance between parent and offspring. Elephants gracefully walk alongside giraffes near a watering hole inside Hwange National Park—an enchanting scene illustrating how different species can coexist harmoniously through shared spaces.