MOODY GORILLA

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already. The cheerless primate is not in the mood for any photographs, giving the camera the most irritated of glances. This amusing picture was taken by Louisiana writer Debi Dalio, 55, after a visit to the Rio Grande Zoo, New Mexico.

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DOG WITH A BONE

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WHITE TAILED EAGLES FIGHT FOR FOOD

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SUPER FROG - FLYING FROGS TAKE OFF

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PET DOG WITH CANCER LEFT TO DIE

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YOGA BEAR

A bear cub unwinds in a forest in eastern Finland by practicing yoga with a series of stretches .

HUNGRY GORILLA ENJOYS DINNER

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

IN FLIGHT MEAL

This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .

CHEEKY BABY GORILLA

THIS cheeky gorilla tries his best to wriggle free from his mum .

CHEEKY FROG HITCHES A RIDE ON A SNAIL

A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .

UNUSUAL ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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