KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
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CANCER DRUG FIGHT DAD DIES, EVEN AFTER LYING TO GET TREATMENT
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I'M READY FOR MY CLOSE UP NOW, MR NUTKIN
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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK
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THE F-ANT-ASTIC ARTISTS
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SHARK SELFIES
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