FIGHTING FOXES

A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths. Leaping towards each other and baring their teeth, the territorial red foxes were caught settling their disagreement by photographer Menno Schaefer. The 47-year-old, of Amsterdam, Holland, witnessed the fight in Zandvoort, whilst on a walk through the Dutch town's sand dunes.

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SLOTH SANCTUARY

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VICTORIAN TENNIS RULE BOOK REVEALS GAME PLAYED BY THREE

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SPRITE LIGHTNING CAPTURED IN AURORA LIGHTS

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VETERAN BEATEN IN REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND ATTACK

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ANIMAL WHISPERER TAMES SILKY SHARK

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INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF HINDU HOLY MEN

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UNUSUAL PUB AND BARBERS

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SURPRISED SQUIRREL

OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled .

CROCODILE CAVE DIVING PENSIONER

THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .

CHEEKY GORILLA

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STABBED BY SON

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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