UNUSUAL ANIMAL FRIENDSHIP

SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height. Residing next to a small stream in East Java, Indonesia, the two look happy as they relax in each other’s company. This moment was caught on camera by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 42, after she spotted the brave ladybird looking for a free ride on this turtle near her home in Malang.

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ADORABLE SQUIRREL GETS READY FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT

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WEATHER TAKES BIZZARE TURN

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BEAR AND FOX IN SHOWDOWN

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HOPE FOR HOMELESS HEDGEHOG

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CHEEKY BABY GORILLA

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KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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HOUNDTON TABBY

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

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