A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo. After a morning spent wandering around her enclosure, the restless ape finally sits down to relax, but not before showing off numerous facial expressions. Israeli zoologist and wildlife photographer Michal Samuni-Blank photographed the playful western lowland gorilla when she visited Bronx Zoo in New York. Michal of New York, says: “The gorilla’s name is Julia and she has a very special personality. She is very outgoing and is one of a few gorillas in the zoo that interacts with the visitors.
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
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Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
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WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
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SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
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