Our Fortnight Focus challenge on NiF Hive – Baby’s Day Out – was a raucous success. Big and small, hairy and bald, cute and cuter - you sent in some gorgeous photos.
The winner takes home a Shutterbug Pro camera bag from Wildcraft and exclusive goodies from NiF.
Scroll down to see our top picks.
A big shout-out to everyone who contributed, and a definitive invitation to those who haven't yet to join in for the next.
Divya Dwarak
Tumble Rumble
Family is a kinship all about fun and togetherness. These two calves were protected by a huge herd, but between all the feet one could witness their curiosity and playfulness. When the opportunity came the two dashed out to a muddy puddle, gifting the photographer this image of genuine sibling love.
Sohail Inzaman
Reflection Twins
These calves are only a few hours old. Nilgai calves are able to stand on their feet just 40 minutes after they are born. Over half of the Nilgai births are of a single calf, around 40% give birth to twins, and triplets are not uncommon.
Manish Vaidya
The Curious Cat
During a safari at the Gir National Park, the photographer was observing a pride of lions For a long time, the cub kept walking behind the mother, a little unsure of himself. But, after a point, the cub got really curious and started moving ahead of the female and observing the onlookers.
Mainak Ray
Baby Driver
A baby Lion-tailed Macaque rides on the back of its mother. Unfortunately, this particular species of macaques are identified as endangered and can only be found in the Western Ghats hill ranges in southwestern India.
Manjula Hadimani
Beary-back
Two Sloth Bear cubs ride piggyback on their mom at the Daroji Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka.
Vikas Garg
Horns or Tails?
An adolescent One-horned Rhinoceros appears to be closely following its mother, its nose almost touching tail. Actually, they are not directly in line.
Santosh Mulik
The Late Prince of Paar
It was on a Mother’s Day, when the photographer witnessed this adolescent male tiger with his mother – Parvati at the Jim Corbett National Park. Here, you can see the family of two enjoying a bath in the Ramganga river. Sadly, a couple of days later, the adolescent male died trying to secure the Paar zone from a fully grown male tiger. The mother, Parvati, left with heavy wounds but was saved thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Corbett authorities.
Anirudh Kamakeri
Family Tree
An adult Spotted Owlet sits perched with a juvenile on a tree branch.
Sarbajit Ghosh
Date with Dad
The baby of a Rufous-necked Hornbill comes out of its nest for the first time. After 90 days within the safe confines of home, the first outing is also an opportunity to bond with the father.
Tarak Chakraborty
Bugs and Eggs
Shield bug babies crawl out of their eggs. This photo was taken at the Gorumara National Park.
Merlin Selvan
Mantis Mugshot
Newly hatched Wandering Violin Mantis (Gongylus gongylodes) babies line-up on a creeper, making for a beautiful frame.
Varrun Varatharajan
The Blue Sheep Entourage
While on an expedition to Stok Kangri peak, at over 5,000 meters, a large herd of Bharal (Blue Sheep) came swooping in from the higher mountains. It was summer, the season of newborns, the photographer captured this image of a calf flanked by adults.
Tapan Sheth
The Blink Game
Desert Fox puppies photographed against the backdrop of Little Rann of Kutch.
Vinod CL
Dusting Drill
Two baby elephants imitate their mothers who are busy dusting. The image was shot at the Jim Corbett National Park.
