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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FISHERMEN IN MYANMAR BALANCE ON ONE LEG

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LOST LEAPING BABY WHALE

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CHEEKY FROG HITCHES A RIDE ON A SNAIL

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HUNGRY WHITE-TAILED KITE

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WAVES FROZEN IN TIME

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MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

EYE PAINTER

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SNOOZING SEAL PUP

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AN OTTER-ONE BITES THE DUST

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

SUPER CUTE BABY RED PANDAS

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