Suzi Eszterhas / African Lion (Panthera leo) mother and young cubs, approximately 8 weeks old, vulnerable, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Gerry Ellis / African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) mother and baby, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Gerry Ellis / African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) young bulls engage in greeting ritual, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Tim Fitzharris / Masai Giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi) mother and young, Kenya

Sean Crane / Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) pups touching noses, Masai Mara, Kenya

Anup Shah / African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) sub-adults play-fighting, Masai Mara, Kenya

Anup Shah / African Lion (Panthera leo) two month old cubs playing, Masai Mara, Kenya

Tui De Roy / African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) juvenile and calf, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

Winfried Wisniewski / White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) juveniles sparring, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

Suzi Eszterhas / Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) mother playfully interacting with 8 week old cub, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Suzi Eszterhas / Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) mother and affectionate 12 to 14 week old cub, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Suzi Eszterhas / Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) mother and affectionate 12 to 14 week old cub, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya