GIANT CANYON SWING

FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON. The Giant Canyon swing will throw you 1,300 feet above the Colorado River at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, America. Owner of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Steve Beckley, 41, admits that despite being the brains behind the operation he has only ever tried out the ride for himself on one occasion.

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FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

CHEEKY FROG HITCHES A RIDE ON A SNAIL

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AMAZING THUNDERSTORM LIGHTS UP THE SARDINIAN COAST

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EYE-CATCHING TRIBAL HAIRSTYLES

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BABY-FACED BURGLAR NABBED BY JAFFA CAKE

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PRISON HOTEL

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VIBRANT WOODPECKER FEEDS HER YOUNG

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