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
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .