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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STRIKING IMAGES RECREATE WORLD WAR II

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SPRITE LIGHTNING CAPTURED IN AURORA LIGHTS

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VETERAN BEATEN IN REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND ATTACK

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NAKED SLACKLINERS TACKLE NEW CHALLENGES

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SHARK WHISPERER BALANCES SHARK IN HIS HAND

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BIRD FISHING

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

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