An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows. Standing on a flimsy wooden frame, the daredevil rider is a participant in an annual cattle race in the Tanah Datar regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Mud-caked competitors are dragged through paddy fields as part of Pacu Jawi, a festival where locals celebrate the end of the rice harvesting season. Indonesian photographer Teddy Winanda, 37, who has attended the event since 2012, witnessed this year’s race.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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