EXERCISING OTTERS

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync. The sea otters, enjoying some synchronised exercise, were photographed by Veronica Craft. The 41-year-old Brazilian photographer spotted the animals performing their workout in the bay at Moss Landing, California. ‘The otters looked like they were having so much fun,’ says Veronica, now of Seaside, California.

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LAZY FROG

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A-PAW-ABLE SHELTER DOGS POSE IN THE HOPE OF FINDING FOREVER HOMES

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LOVE BIRDS

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

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ABANDONED FARM HOUSE LEFT TO ROT

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FIGHT CUB

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SUPER FROG - FLYING FROGS TAKE OFF

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BURSTING FIREWORKS

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

SLEEPING BEAUTIES

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AERIALS OF FLOODING ON SOMERSET LEVELS

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AMAZING 3D DRAWINGS

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