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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HUNGRY HERON STRUGGLES TO HOLD ONTO ITS CATCH
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RABID GIRL BIT NIGHTCLUBBER BECAUSE SHE WAS HUNGRY
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NATURE'S MOST STUNNING SHAPES AND PATTERNS
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MOODY SEA TURTLE
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POLAR BEAR PLAY
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