KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.

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JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE

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ABANDONED FARM HOUSE LEFT TO ROT

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SHARK SELFIES

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PORTRAITS IN PAKISTAN

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CHEEKY WHITE TIGER CUB

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FREE RIDE

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N-ICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING: COUPLE WED ON GLACIER

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HORSE BEFRIENDS ADOPTED CAT

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SHARK WHISPERER BALANCES SHARK IN HIS HAND

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MILLIONS OF SARDINES CREATE A TORNADO WAVE

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ADORABLE OWLS CUDDLE UP FOR THE CAMERA

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