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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LITTLE OWL WINKS FOR THE CAMERA

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ABANDONED WILD WEST THEME PARK

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HYPNOTIST JAILED FOR SEX ABUSE

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SUNBATHING MEERKAT MAKES THE MOST OF UK SUN

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EYE-CATCHING TRIBAL HAIRSTYLES

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PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

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