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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MESMERIZING STAR TRAILS

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PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE

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THIRD WHEEL OWL

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HUNGRY HIPPO MISSES OUT ON LUNCH

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HEAVY RAIN AND WILD WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN ENGLAND AND WALES

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

FROZEN BUBBLES CREATE STUNNING ICE CRYSTALS

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CHEEKY WHITE TIGER CUB

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