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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FISH AND BIRD TANGO

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LONDON HELICOPTER CRASH

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RING OF FIRE ECLIPSE IN OZ

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IN FLIGHT MEAL

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SWIMMING WITH SHARKS

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FIGHTING BLACKBACK GORILLAS

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WAVING SEAL PUP

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BOXING DAY SQUIRRELS

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OKLAHOMA TORNADO

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MONKEY BATH

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

FREEZING MANATEES STRUGGLE TO STAY WARM

Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .