FIGHTING FOXES

A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths. Leaping towards each other and baring their teeth, the territorial red foxes were caught settling their disagreement by photographer Menno Schaefer. The 47-year-old, of Amsterdam, Holland, witnessed the fight in Zandvoort, whilst on a walk through the Dutch town's sand dunes.

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CHILD SHEPHERDS OF THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS

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HOPE FOR HOMELESS HEDGEHOG

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ADORABLE NEWBORN SEALS PLAY IN SNOW

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NATURE PAPS

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FISHERMEN IN MYANMAR BALANCE ON ONE LEG

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