SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
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A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
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THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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