SLOTH SANCTUARY

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys.Happily showing off their love for their fluffy friends, the adorable animals stare doe-eyed into the camera as they play blissfully. The cute photographs were taken by zoologist, Rebecca Cliffe, 23, at the sloth sanctuary in Cahuita, Costa Rica. 'Every sloth has its own personality, just like humans,' says Rebecc

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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THUG FISH LOOK LIKE THEY MIGHT BATTER PHOTOGRAPHER

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AMAZING THUNDERSTORM LIGHTS UP THE SARDINIAN COAST

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UNDERWATER DIVING DOGS

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FOUND NEMO

A curious clownfish peaks through the tentacles of a sea anemone .

WEATHER TAKES BIZZARE TURN

It was sunny, now it's raining .

THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .

ABANDONED PLAZA HOTEL

The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .

N-ICE DAY FOR A CLIMB

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CUTE MINI LION

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

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