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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ENDANGERED GORILLA BORN AT TWYCROSS ZOO

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FROZEN WATERFALLS

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STRIKING IMAGES RECREATE WORLD WAR II

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MOODY GORILLA

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FRIENDLY TOAD READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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SPECTACULAR BODY ART

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FOUND NEMO

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PORCUPINES COME CLOSE TO VICTORY AGAINST PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

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