SLOTH SANCTUARY

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys.Happily showing off their love for their fluffy friends, the adorable animals stare doe-eyed into the camera as they play blissfully. The cute photographs were taken by zoologist, Rebecca Cliffe, 23, at the sloth sanctuary in Cahuita, Costa Rica. 'Every sloth has its own personality, just like humans,' says Rebecc

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STUNNING UK LIGHTHOUSES

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POLAR BEAR STRETCHES

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THE BEAUTIFUL MOSQUE OF COLOURS

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POLAR BEAR PLAY

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ABANDONED CALIFORNIAN GOLD RUSH TOWN

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SMILEY GECKO ENJOYS HIS VIEW FROM THE TOP

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DIVERS EXPLORE UNDERWATER CANYON WITH 100M VISIBILITY

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CHEEKY MONKEY COOLS OFF IN APRIL SHOWERS

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