LONDON HELICOPTER CRASH

A helicopter has crashed landed in Central London. The helicopter hit a crane in Vauxhall, South London and crash landed. Black smoke filled the sky as emergency services raced to the scene.

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STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .

UNLIKELY PLAYMATES: BRAVE CHICKS PLAY WITH A PYTHON

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ADORABLE CHIMP SHOWS OFF GYMNASTIC SKILLS

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

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FIGHT CUB

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CHERNOBYL - 28 YEARS ON

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KITTEN IN WHEEL

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AVATAR-STYLE WISTERIAS WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING TREE-UMPHANT

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SNOOZING SEAL PUP

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IDYLLIC ICELAND

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DAREDEVIL DIVERS HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME

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HEAVY RAIN AND WILD WEATHER FOR SOUTHERN ENGLAND AND WALES

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