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Four Eyed Owl
PIC BY DIMITRIS VAVYLIS / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED What looks like a four eyed owl) - OWL about that! At first glance it looks like this owl has FOUR eyes and doesnt give a hoot as he poses for the camera. But in fact one of his cheeky pals crept into the shot and peeped over his head - creating the strange illusion the bird had four eyes. The bizarre-looking bird was snapped by keen photographer Dimitris Vavylis, 24, who couldnt believe his eyes when he opened up the image on his computer. SEE CATERS COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Monkey takes photos on camera
PIC BY A WILD MONKEY / DAVID SLATER / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: One of the photos that the monkey took with Davids camera) - These are the chimp-ly marvellous images captured by a cheeky monkey after turning the tables on a photographer who left his camera unmanned. The inquisitive scamp playfully went to investigate the equipment before becoming fascinated with his own reflection in the lens. And it wasnt long before the crested black macaque hijacked the camera and started snapping away sending award-winning photographer David Slater bananas. David, from Coleford, Gloucestershire, was on a trip to a small national park north of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi when he met the incredibly friendly bunch. SEE CATERS COPY. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Camouflage animals
PICTURES FROM ARDEA / CATERS NEWS (PICTURED - A Fantastic Leaf-tailed Gecko, also known as a Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko hides in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Madagascar). Stare at these pictures for long enough and you might just spot some clever creatures playing an impressive game of hide and seek. These amazing animals are true masters of disguise blending effortlessly into their environment as a means of survival in the natural world. From frogs to fish and bugs to birds this collection of images shows the animal kingdoms outstanding ability to blend into the background. For humans the ability to be invisible is something many of us can only dream of but for for a whole host of animals, camouflage is the most powerful tool they have in the constant struggle to survive. Animals use two basic methods of concealment in a bid to hide from predators and catch prey. These are general resemblance and special resemblance. SEE CATERS COPY. ****PLEASE NOTE BYLINE IS MANDATORY, PLEASE CREDIT THE ABOVE*** (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Lion cub 'poses' for lion's stolen camera, Masai Mara, Kenya - Aug 2011
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Cub Reporter: Young Lion 'Poses' For Camera
Talk about a cub reporter: these shots show a young lion appearing to pose for another's camera.
The astonishing shots were taken by photographer and Exodus Travels guide Paul Goldstein as he was working out of Kicheche Mara Camp in Kenya's Masai Mara.
He explains: 'Two French Photographers had dropped their tripod from their vehicle. It would have taken a couple of seconds to retrieve, unfortunately for them the lions were there in one.
"It took a little while for them to realise it wasn't a meal before they used the camera for what it was intended for. Remarkably one young male managed to erect the tripod before setting up the shot.
"The photographers did get their battle-scarred gear back after 15 minutes. The lions did actually fire off four shots, but they were out of focus and poorly composed. The camera astonishingly still worked but is unlikely to fetch much on eBay now."
Paul also stresses 'these are totally genuine. However, I do understand if people doubt its credibility, I have been guiding for twenty years and have never seen its like."
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Cheeky Meerkats Family Portrait
PIC BY IRAWAN SUBINGAR / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED The meerkats playing peek a boo with the photographer) Did someone say Alexsandr? This is the adorable moment a family of meerkats posed for a picture. Grinning from ear to ear, peeping out from their burrows the cheeky Meerkats posed for photographer Irawan Subingar. Irawan was visiting Safari Garden Park in Indonesia, when he captured the family portrait. But Irawan he said it wasnt an easy feat getting them to pose together as the cheeky Meerkats kept hiding from him. SEE CATERS COPY. PLEASE NOTE MANDATORY BYLINE, PLEASE CREDIT THE ABOVE. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Belugas whale of a time
PIC BY DAFNA BEN NUN / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED Photographer Dafna Ben Nun kissing a whale) Its not possible to spout anymore about how great these pictures are, the adorable beluga whales caught on camera blowing cheeky jets of water. The incredibly friendly white whales were caught on camera by photographer Dafna Ben Nun who braved minus 2C temperatures in the White Sea, in north west Russia. As her photographs show Dafna, who travelled for seven hours by truck to reach the whales, really caught the mammals playful side. In this series of images the white whales - which weigh around 3,000 lbs and measure up to 12 foot long - can be seen amazingly blowing water jets from their mouths. Dafna, 31, from Israel, spent almost an hour in the water with the two female whales and she said they loved playing up for the camera. SEE CATERS COPY. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Angler lands 234lb (16.5 stone) catfish but misses out on new record by one pound, Spain - Nov 2011
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Angler lands 234lb (16.5 stone) catfish but misses out on new record by one pound, Spain - Nov 2011
*full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/ec6l* Angler Kevin Midmore wrestled with this giant 234lb (16.5 stone) catfish for 45 minutes only to discover it was lighter than the heaviest ever caught - by one pound. Kevin, 48, reeled in the monster 8ft 4ins Wells catfish with the help of three pals at a river in Mequinenza in Spain. After the four fishermen hauled the almost quarter-ton beast onto the scales, Kevin found he was just shy of landing the biggest fish of its kind, as recognised by the International Game Fishing Association. Kevin, from Tonbridge, Kent, then struggled with his pals to release the monster back into the deep. He said: "I have been fishing for 35 years and this is by far the biggest fish I have ever caught. "The official IGFA record stands at 235lb. It is a shame not to beat it but I'm still so proud to have landed a monster fish like that. "It was bigger than me. I put my head into its mouth to show how massive the thing was".
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Cheeky Lemur Grabs Camera
PIC BY FELIX TCHVERTKIN / CATERS NEWS - This is the Madagasc-AWWW moment an adorable lemur proved hes brave enough to reach out and grab a tourists camera. Felix Tchvertkin was surprised when he learned that Jerusalem Biblical Zoo let visitors walk right into the lemurs enclosure. But soon realised the little critters loved the attention and one even tried to pinch his camera. Felix managed to get several amazing shots of this particular lemur as he bounded over and tried to take the equipment away. And the furry trouble-maker certainly didnt give up as the entertainment went on for well over 10 minutes. SEE CATERS COPY. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Giraffe sticking tongue out
PIC BY MICHAEL POLIZA / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: SMILING GIRAFFE STICKS TONGUE OUT FOR CAMERA) - This is the hilarious moment a camera-friendly giraffe went one step further than just posing for a picture - by cheekily sticking his tongue out for the photo. The friendly giraffe was busy minding his own business munching on leaves as a group of photographers and tourists approached him. And after a couple of minutes passed by he decided to investigate a bit more. But when he got closer to the group he not only stood and posed for a few cheeky snaps, but decided to stick his tongue out for a sequence of amusing shots. The funny moment was captured by wildlife photographer Michael Poliza, from Hamburg, Germany who was left speechless as the comical scene unfolded. SEE CATERS COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Plump robin with a beakful of mealworms, Porchester, Hampshire, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
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Plump robin with a beakful of mealworms, Porchester, Hampshire, Britain - 08 Nov 2011
Who ate all the mealworms? A rather rotund robin proves the early bird really does get the worm by cramming as many of the tasty treats in its beak as possible. The greedy bird grabbed the beakful of mealworms to ensure it got more than his fair share from a feeding table in a backgarden in Porchester, Hampshire. Photographer Mike Walker comments: "As soon as I put the mealworms out he comes straight to the table and just crams as many as he can in his beak. "At least he should have enough weight to survive the winter". While most of us may bemoan piling on the pounds during winter for robins it is essential. At this time of year the colourful birds must fatten themselves up for when their regular insect food supply is in low supply. And judging by its snacking habits this robin is well prepared for the upcoming cold weather.
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Rhinos moved by helicopter
PIC FROM GREEN RENAISSANCE / CATERS NEWS - Dangling from cords tied to their ankles, 19 hulking animals were transported out of the South African hills inaccessible by road in the countrys Eastern Cape.
And these incredible images show exactly how conservationists used a military helicopter to carry the herd of 1,400-kilo rhinos to their new home, away from poachers.
Conservationists put the endangered beasts to sleep and hoisted one at a time for the 15-mile flight.
The big move was orchestrated by World Wildlife Fund experts, who yesterday drove the rhinos 1,000 miles to fresh breeding ground in the northern Limpopo province. - SEE CATERS COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Cat licking its lips next to a mouse, Waterlooville, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Nov 2011
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Cat licking its lips next to a mouse, Waterlooville, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Nov 2011
A little mouse appears to beg for its life while a cat contemplates lunch. The life and death confrontation was captured by an amateur photographer in her neighbour's garden. Retired secretary Adele Mallows, aged 64, was walking past when she noticed her neighbour's cat Pickles and the little mouse. Adele said: ''I have always got my Canon Powershot in my shopping bag; it goes everywhere with me. When I saw the cat and mouse in the garden I grabbed my camera and just managed to get this picture before the mouse made a run for it". She added: "The wee little mouse seemed to be begging for its life while Pickles just licked his lips. After a few seconds the mouse made a run for it into the bushes, closely followed by the cat, and they both disappeared". Adele said: "I just hope the mouse escaped from being the cat's lunch".
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Bears close up
PIC BY IGOR GUSHCHIN / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED A photographer getting close up pictures of a bear) This beast BEAR-ly fits in the picture - because it was taken by a photographer who risks his life by getting up close and personal with wild bears. The spectacular shots show inquisitive Kamchatka brown bears roaming lakes just feet away from photographers calmly snapping away. And one decided to take an even closer look at keen photographer Igor Gushchins camera by sticking his nose right down the lens. Igor, 52, took the extraordinary snaps on an expedition to study the behaviour of the bears at the time red salmon go for spawn at Kronotsky Nature Reserve in Russia. SEE CATERS COPY. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Stag gets new hairdo
PIC BY ROBERT PIPER / CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED: LONELY STAG PUTS ON A WIG) - This is the hilarious moment a luckless stag decided to try on a brand new hairdo to attract a frisky female - and ended up leaving with TWO. The sorry stag had been spotted wandering through Richmond Park on his own for days before getting fed up and trying a new technique. So after a quick dip in the lake he threw an enormous grassy wig onto his antlers and let out a huge call to find a female. And his new do appeared to work because after dramatically fighting off another powerful stag he proudly paraded away into the bracken with two deer. SEE CATERS COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Meerkats at London Zoo meet Disney characters from 'The Lion King 3D' London Britain - 27 Oct 2011
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Meerkats at London Zoo meet Disney characters from 'The Lion King 3D' London Britain - 27 Oct 2011
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12-year-old becomes youngest Royal Photographic Society member to gain a distinction, Britain - 25 Oct 2011
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One of Sam Kaye's photos showing a lion fight
12-year-old becomes youngest Royal Photographic Society member to gain a distinction, Britain - 25 Oct 2011
A 12-year-old schoolboy has become the youngest ever member of the Royal Photographic Society to gain a distinction - after submitting a series of stunning wildlife photos. Fellows of the world's oldest photographic society were shocked to discover Sam Kaye was still at school after they judged his work anonymously and awarded him the huge honour. Sam, who started taking photos when he was just six, beat hundreds of photographers from all over the world, to become a licentiate of the esteemed society. He can now write the letters LRPS - Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society - after his name. "It is an excellent achievement for someone so young," said Stuart Blake, from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS). "We have people who are much older apply for the title and do not come anywhere near the standard required".
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Philippines Tiger Cubs
PIC FROM CATERS NEWS - PICTURED Tiger Pedring growls as it is carried by a zookeeper in a zoo in Manila, Philippines, on Oct. 25, 2011. The tiger of two months and 21 days, which were named after local name of typhoon Pedring is of mixed Bengal and Siberian breed. (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Seal plays hide and seek
PIC BY MICHEL WATSON / ARDEA / CATERS NEWS (PICTURED - The fame-hungry elephant seal). This cheeky chappie is clearly desperate to get the SEAL of approval from at least one snapper after popping up and posing for photographers on a passing boat. The extrovert elephant seal shocked onlookers by springing into action while photographers tried to capture a group of royal penguins at Saint Andrews Bay in South Georgia near The Falklands. The fame-hungry seal surprised the excited crowd by suddenly appearing from behind a dune before disappearing and re-appearing several times in an apparent bid to dominate the photo shoot. SEE CATERS COPY. PIC TAKEN 2008 **BYLINE IS MANDATORY, PLEASE CREDIT THE ABOVE** (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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Musical Moggs calendar
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September 'Cat Ballou'
Musical Moggs calendar
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Smiling chameleon at Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
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Smiling chameleon at Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
Give us a smile! This cheeky chameleon looks overjoyed to have its photo taken - needing no encouragement to produce a big grin for the camera. The friendly creature was snapped sitting on the hand of a jungle tracker in the foothills of the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Contrary to popular belief chameleons don't change colour for camouflage reasons. Rather, their shifting hues depend on the weather and their mood. Obviously this little chameleon felt in the mood to be seen; along with his happy grin he ensured he was an eye-catching green and yellow colour.
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Young boy with Spikey the hedgehog, Nunspeet, Netherlands - Sep 2011
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Young boy with Spikey the hedgehog, Nunspeet, Netherlands - Sep 2011
A little boy has become prickly pals - with a hedgehog called Spikey.
Six-year-old Christian Kats has formed a bond with the small visitor to his garden.
His father Edwin, from Nunspeet, Netherlands, explains: "Spikey has lived in our garden for several years now. In our garden there are no fences and so he's free to come and go.
"We hardly see him during the spring and summer but I'm always sure he will return to our garden. We leave some treats out in the garden every night so he can go to sleep with a full belly when the winter sets in."
But the family are careful to respect their tiny mammal friend.
"Children should be taught from a young age to love and respect animals and to understand that they are fragile and that they are not able to tell us "I've had enough"," says Edwin.
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Acrobatic ants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - 09 Sep 2011
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Acrobatic ants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - 09 Sep 2011
Ants can lift 20 times their bodyweight so when it came to picking up another of its kind this yellow ant had no problems. It demonstrated its strength and agility by lifting the youngster clean above its head. It then stood on a delicate purple flower as it balanced on its back two legs and juggled the smaller ant, which was third its size. Photographer Thanh Ta Quang took over 2,000 snaps of the ants in the course of a month but only got a handful of pictures he was happy with. Further shots show others from the ant colony also showing off their acrobatic skills. Meanwhile, in one a group of the ants can be seen carefully transporting a silken cocoon, which contains an ant larvae. When it emerges from the cocoon the youngster will be a pale yellow colour, which will gradually darken as it gets older.
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
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California sea otters at rest, Moss Landing, California, America - 3 Sep 2011
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Talk about taking it easy, these sea otters know how to relax in style.
A group of around forty California Sea Otters were snapped by wildlife photographer Michael Yang as they snoozed off the coast of Moss Landing, California.
The marine mammals rest by floating on their backs but find they slowly drift into shore whereupon they wake up and paddle back out to repeat the process.
That is, apart from one enterprising otter that anchored itself in place with kelp.
Michael explains: "While resting, each otter seemed to have its own peculiar way of arranging its paws. Some otters put their paws on their chest, some cover their eyes, and some put their paws straight up as if they were signalling a touchdown. This is just one example of anthropomorphic characteristics which make the sea otters so enjoyable to watch and why people label sea otters as "cute."
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Bobcat climbs to top of cactus to avoid being eaten by lion in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, America - 24 Aug 2011
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Bobcat climbs to top of cactus to avoid being eaten by lion in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, America - 24 Aug 2011
This unfortunate bobcat landed itself in a prickly situation in an attempt to avoid being eaten by a ferocious lion. The terrified feline raced across a road and climbed 50 feet up to the top of a Giant Saguaro Cactus after being chased by the hungry beast. Thwarted, the lion circled the prickly plant for a few minutes before giving up and wandering off to find an easier meal. However, the bobcat was in now hurry to put its paws on the floor again and remained on top of the cactus in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona for six hours. Photographer Curt Fonger, 69, captured its predicament on film. Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/cwen
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Yoga Squirrel at Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre in Kington, Herefordshire, Britain - 21 Aug 2011
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Red squirrel looks like it's adopting a yoga pose.
Yoga Squirrel at Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre in Kington, Herefordshire, Britain - 21 Aug 2011
Red squirrel looks like it's adopting a yoga pose.
This furry creature arched its back, tucked its head under its body and grabbed hold of its feet - similar to an asana postion.
British photographer Krys Bailey watched as the squirrel dozed with its fluffy tail in the air, at the Small Breeds Farm and Owl Centre in Kington, Herefordshire.
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Kingfisher fishing in a stream in Deal, Kent, Britain - 20 Aug 2011
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Kingfisher fishing in a stream in Deal, Kent, Britain - 20 Aug 2011
This hapless kingfisher plunged into a British stream to catch a fish - but missed and grabbed a pebble instead. The orange and turquoise bird was left flapping after the speedy fish darted off and evaded capture. But, not to be put off, the common kingfisher returned to the water and this time managed to scoop up a meal. Photographer Tony Flashman spent ten hours a week for 18 months at the stream in question in Deal, Kent. The 54-year-old would sit patiently in a hide watching the kingfishers as they fished. He said: "This bird mis-timed its dive and missed the fish. It ended up picking up a small pebble that was nearby instead. "It would have noticed its mistake pretty quickly when it went to bite into it and was met with a tough surface rather than something squidgy. "The bird dropped the pebble before it emerged from the water. "Kingfishers are extremely good at fishing and it is rare for them to miss".
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Heron flies away with duckling at Big Waters Nature Reserve, near Newcastle, Britain - 12 Aug 2011
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Heron flies away with duckling at Big Waters Nature Reserve, near Newcastle, Britain - 12 Aug 2011
A duckling shrieked in terror as it was speared and killed by a predatory heron after swimming away from its mum on a lake. The fluffy youngster had been sheltering near reeds at a nature reserve when it left the security of its mum's shadow. The helpless mum squawked and flapped her wings to try and scare off the grey heron but failed to save her chick. Photographer Keith Cochrane, 55, witnessed the attack on the family of mallards at Big Waters Nature Reserve, near Newcastle. He said: "l noticed a heron standing on the bank of the lake, quite close to the family of mallard ducks. "One of the ducklings swam away from the family group, which is exactly what the heron was waiting for. "It took off and tried to catch the duckling a few times but each time the duckling would dive under the water to avoid it. "However, the heron never gave up and it got another chance when the duckling moved to shallower water". Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/ctp2
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African Owl attacks a duck, Ypres, Belgium - 09 Aug 2011
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African Owl attacks a duck, Ypres, Belgium - 09 Aug 2011
This owl turned violent when a stray duck wandered into its flight path - and chased it aggressively back to its pond. A falconer released the African Oehoe Owl during an early morning training session but it encountered the duck during its flight. Photographer Devid Camerlynck, 37, was shocked to see the owl chase the duck back to a nearby pond where it hit it into the water, in Ypres, Belgium. He said: "I was photographing some falconers training their owls, falcons and buzzards for an upcoming show. "There were some ducks in a pond nearby minding their own business but one took off suddenly. "I don't think the owl liked the duck using his 'airspace' so he smacked it back down into the water. "He was not attacking the duck as prey because it was too big. It was more a case of the owl showing his superiority." Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/cqmk
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Orphaned otter becomes friends with orphaned kittens at the Secret World Rescuse in Somerset, Britain - 07 Aug 2011
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Orphaned otter becomes friends with orphaned kittens at the Secret World Rescuse in Somerset, Britain - 07 Aug 2011
Meet some otterly adorable best friends. This six-week-old baby otter has had a difficult start in life but things are now looking up thanks to some furry new friends. The youngster was the only one to survive out of three siblings following the suspected death of their mother. He was taken to the Secret World Rescue in Somerset where staff were worried that he would be lonely. Deciding that a solitary life wasn't for him, they introduced the tiny otter to a family of four orphaned kittens also being cared for at the centre. Now the group has become the best of friends - loving nothing better than playing together before snuggling up for a cosy cat nap.
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Ant with translucent stomachs drink from multi-coloured sugar drops, Mysore, India - 05 Aug 2011
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Ant with translucent stomachs drink from multi-coloured sugar drops, Mysore, India - 05 Aug 2011
These ants bring a whole you meaning to the phrase 'you are what you eat' thanks to some coloured sugar water. It's easy to see which ants have been sipping which coloured sugar drop thanks to their transparent-abdomens. Dr Mohamed Babu set up the stunning photograph after his wife showed him how some of the ants had turned white after feasting on spilt milk. The scientists then mixed sugar drops with edible colours in red, green, blue and yellow before placing them in his garden to attract the insects. By placing them on a paraffin base he was able to ensure that the drops kept their shape when touched by the ants. The 53-year-old discovered the ants preferred lighter colours such as yellow and green.
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Brown bear cubs playing in Taiga Forest, Finland - 23 Jul 2011
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Brown bear cubs playing in Taiga Forest, Finland - 23 Jul 2011
These fluffy bear cubs were spotted having a tree-mendous time playing in the woods in Finland. The adorable duo were snapped climbing trees and play fighting by British photographer Julian Cox. In order to capture them at play, the snapper settled in his hide in the middle of Taiga Forest at 5pm and remained fixated on the wild brown bears until 7am the following morning. So many bears passed Julian's hiding place that he only got five hours sleep over five nights. He watched from just a few feet away as the cubs - thought to be less than one year old - danced, fought and climbed trees. Julian, 40, from Bermondsey, London, said: "I was very lucky to have three mothers with very young cubs. "The stars of the shoot are two first year cubs, who delighted me with their antics. They didn't stand much for than a foot-high". Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/cmpr
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The biggest swan round up in the UK at the Fleet nature Reserve in Dorset, Britain - 23 Jul 2011
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The biggest swan round up in the UK at the Fleet nature Reserve in Dorset, Britain - 23 Jul 2011
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FEI's electron microscopy images - Jul 2011
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Front view of the head of a caterpillar (Oak Processionary, Thaumetopoea processionea) and two pairs of legs. Magnification: 30x
FEI's electron microscopy images - Jul 2011
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Although it may look like a gruesome monster from the latest sci-fi event movie this is in fact a real creature.
But do not worry as the hydrothermal worm is so tiny it requires a powerful microscope to see it.
The organism, only slightly larger than a bacterium, is one of the smallest living things on Earth and can only be studied by being magnified 525 times.
It lives in deep sea near hydrothermal vents that spew hot water from beneath the Earth's crust.
The striking image, captured by Phillippe Crassous, is one of a gallery of minute wonders taken using the specialist FEI microscope equipment.
The apparatus allows researchers a view of the world usually unseen by the naked eye - and some of the results are jaw-dropping. Check out our gallery.
An image of a platinum nano-wire magnified 5,000 times bears a striking resemblance to Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge. CONT... http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/cibh
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Monkey knife fight, Thailand - 15 Jul 2011
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A monkey armed with a knife 'fights' its trainer during a show
Monkey knife fight, Thailand - 15 Jul 2011
Armed with a knife this primed primate could get up to more than just monkey business. Amazingly, the monkey has been trained to fight with a knife as part of a show in Thailand. In the name of entertainment, the animal and its trainer, armed with a stick, spar for the enjoyment of tourists. When some spectators objected to the "sick" stunt the trainer insisted there was no real danger because the knife wasn't very sharp. Monkey theatre has long been performed in Thailand at local fairs or at temples during religious ceremonies. During the performances the animals do everything from dress up and play musical instruments to sinking basketballs and, as these images show, brandish knives.
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Sardine run feeding frenzy at Port St Johns, South Africa - 08 Jul 2011
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Dolphins herd the sardines into a 'bait ball'
Sardine run feeding frenzy at Port St Johns, South Africa - 08 Jul 2011
These incredible photographs reveal one of nature's greatest phenomena - the sardine run. Millions of the fish move north along the coast of South Africa where they are eaten by dolphins and even gannets in a huge feeding frenzy. The stunning photographs show the dolphins herding the sardines into a 'bait ball' which they then swim through with their mouths open to gulp up their prey. The sardines attempt to get away from the predators by swimming up to the surface but are picked off by gannets dive-bombing into the water. IT software developer Dmitry Miroshnikov, 32, captured the stunning scenes during a 12-day break in Port St Johns, South Africa.
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Alaskan Brown Bear sleeps holding fish at McNeil River Falls, Alaskan Peninsula, America - 04 Jul 2011
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*MAIN PICTURE* (Pic 3) 'Yolanda' the Alaskan coastal brown bear falls asleep in a river with a fish she has caught
Alaskan Brown Bear sleeps holding fish at McNeil River Falls, Alaskan Peninsula, America - 04 Jul 2011
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It's hard work catching fish - just ask this dozy bear who took a nap after landing a salmon.
Wildlife photographer Rick Sheremeta snapped the brown bear nodding off in a river while still clutching it's tasty catch.
He explains: "One adult female bear named Yolanda, by local guides, was particular interesting to watch.
"On my last day out at the Falls, she was particularly active. She would snare a large fish and walk it into the shallows where she would sit and consume it at her leisure. She did this time and time again but never did we see her leave the water to take a nap break like all the other bears routinely did.
"Well, I guess all this frantic activity finally got the best of her - she finally wandered into the calm pool just as she had done numerous times before, sat down, cradled her catch under her arm and promptly nodded off."
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Atlantic seals in the Farne Islands, Northumberland, Britain - 20 Nov 2011
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Flying white-tailed sea eagle performs an acrobatic manoeuvre mid-air
Atlantic seals in the Farne Islands, Northumberland, Britain - 20 Nov 2011
Like an acrobat of the skies this majestic white-tailed sea eagle puts on an impressive mid-air display as it appears to fly almost sideways. The bird's sensational manoeuvring were caught by 16-year-old self taught wildlife photographer Will Nicholls while on a trip to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The young snapper, who won "Young British Wildlife Photographer of the Year" at the age of 14, comments: "At first the eagle looked like it was going to do what most other animals do, not co-operate and stay sitting in its nest watching us. "However, after an hour and a half of waiting it eventually swooped down to the water surface. "I had to track it from the beginning of its flight all the way down to the water, taking pictures the whole time". He adds: "You never really know what you have when looking at the LCD screen on your camera. "I had the feeling that I'd got a good shot, but I didn't know what it would ultimately look like".
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Young grey squirrel in nest box, Spokane, WA, America - 2011
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Baby grey squirrel peering out of nest box
Young grey squirrel in nest box, Spokane, WA, America - 2011
SQUIRREL SQUATTER: BABY SQUIRREL TAKES OVER BIRD BOX
Birds not welcome! A cheeky young squirrel seems to be making it clear that this bird box is his now.
Photographer Christine Haines was confronted with the guarded juvenile grey squirrel in her backyard in Spokane in Washington.
She explains: "My husband had constructed nest boxes in our yard to attract Northern Flicker birds.
"One day I heard a strange noise coming from one of the boxes. I looked up and saw a young squirrel peering out.
"I grabbed my camera and was able to capture a few pictures with its mouth open. I believe the young squirrel was calling for its mother.
"We have had squirrels investigating the boxes before, but never one that looked so ready to keep visitors from the door!"
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Burrowing owl feeding, Cape Coral, Florida, America - Mar 2011
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Burrowing Owl With Frog
Burrowing owl feeding, Cape Coral, Florida, America - Mar 2011
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Look away now Miss Piggy! Frogs legs are on the menu for this hungry bird.
This burrowing owl shares the French fondness for the amphibian limbs - by swallowing the legs WHOLE.
The icky dining experience was captured in Cape Coral, Florida by photographer Megan Lorenz.
She was observing the feathered foodie gathering meals for its young, which also included a spider and a tasty, fat caterpillar.
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Pika gathering food on Mt. Evans, Chatfield State Park, Colorado, America - 2010
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Pika gathering food at 14K feet in elevation on Mt. Evans in Colorado
Pika gathering food on Mt. Evans, Chatfield State Park, Colorado, America - 2010
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Look at this pika-chew!
This cute pika looks very pleased to have gathered a tasty crop for it's lunch.
The tiny mammal was pictured seemingly grinning at the camera with some fresh, wild salad crammed into its mouth.
Photographer Kurt Bowman spotted the compact character scurrying around at 14,000ft on Mt. Evans in Chatfield State Park, Colorado.
He also captured a pika pulling a funny face while barking and one appearing to pray.
He explains: "The Pika were doing what Pika always do best...gathering! They live at high elevations and do not hibernate. So gathering food for the winter is a daily task for them."
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Overweight squirrel at Morro Rock State Preserve, California, America - 09 Jun 2011
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The overweight squirrel
Overweight squirrel at Morro Rock State Preserve, California, America - 09 Jun 2011
Rather than be embarrassed by her weight this tubby squirrel seems almost proud as she poses for a photograph.The enormous grey squirrel has ballooned to twice its size after being repeatedly fed nuts by tourists visting the park where she lives. Photographer Marina van der Linden captured the chubby creature on film in the Morro Rock State Preserve in California. Software engineer Marina, 46, was stunned when the obese California ground squirrel appeared after she pulled out a bag of nuts. She said: "I had been in the park taking photos but couldn't get any clear pictures because it was so foggy. "I got out a bag of peanuts and suddenly I saw a family of squirrels. It was hilarious because they were all quite big, but there was one that was enormous". Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/bs3g
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Betty the Bald Hedgehog at Foxy Lodge Rescue Centre in Hemsby, Norfolk, Britain - 30 May 2011
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Betty the bald hedgehog who was bought into the
Foxy Lodge rescue centre in Hemsby, Norfolk after being found in a hedgerow
Betty the Bald Hedgehog at Foxy Lodge Rescue Centre in Hemsby, Norfolk, Britain - 30 May 2011
A rescued baby hedgehog will never be able to attract a mate because of a mystery skin condition which has left her completely bald and without spines.
Betty was abandoned by her family before she was found by a member of the public and handed in to staff at an animal rescue centre.
Animal experts are baffled by her mystery skin condition, which has caused the lonely hedgehog's skin to become dry and left her without any spines.
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Back garden bugs in close-up, Philippines - May 2011
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The red face and eyes of a wasp species
Back garden bugs in close-up, Philippines - May 2011
Some look like monsters from another planet but these bizarre-looking bugs are actually living here on Earth. Photographer Rundstedt Rovillos has trained his eye to spot the exotic creatures, found in Manila, in the Philippines. His incredible macro pictures show each species in breath-taking detail. The collection includes species of wasp, caterpillar and beetle that seem completely alien to the those that are found in a typical British back garden
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Tom the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey Who Has Taken on Parenting Duties for Newborns of a Different Species, Colchester Zoo, Britain - 17 May 2011
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Tom the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey with silvery marmoset twins.
Tom the Golden Lion Tamarin Monkey Who Has Taken on Parenting Duties for Newborns of a Different Species, Colchester Zoo, Britain - 17 May 2011
It was a trend set by Madonna, Gwyneth and Britney. And now it seems the animal world has caught on. After struggling to carry her newborn twins on her back, Olive the silvery marmoset is using a manny (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Rescued kittens with pink fur after living at a concrete factory, Redruth, Cornwall, Britain - 17 May 2011
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Rescued kitten with pink fur after living at a concrete factory
Rescued kittens with pink fur after living at a concrete factory, Redruth, Cornwall, Britain - 17 May 2011
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Four tiny kittens whose fur turned pink while they were living at a concrete factory in Cornwall have been rescued by a cat charity.
The four-week-old kittens, who all sported the colourful tint, were discovered living rough at the factory in Redruth and are now being looked after by Cats Protection.
It is thought that the kittens must have come into contact with some red pigment used in concrete manufacturing, which has caused their rather unusual appearance.
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Cat befriends deer, Odessa Zoo, Ukraine - May 2011
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Cat befriends deer
Cat befriends deer, Odessa Zoo, Ukraine - May 2011
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Feline in the mood? A cat has begun an affectionate relationship - with a DEER.
The ginger pussy was spotted making public displays of affection towards the roe.
It made a few passes at its young friend before sitting down for a heart-warming face-to-face nuzzle.
Photographer Vitaly Ktach watched in amazement at the scene at Odessa Zoo, Ukraine.
He exlains: "The affectionate behaviour of the cat towards the young deer had myself and other visitors watching in disbelief.
"The cat seemed to really taking its time to run its fur along the deer, which must have felt very nice.
"It then sat down and they enjoyed gently rubbing their faces together. They looked in bliss!"
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Baby blackbirds are fed by hand at the Secret World Animal Rescue, Somerset, Britain - 15 May 2011
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Four baby blackbirds are fed meal worms
Baby blackbirds are fed by hand at the Secret World Animal Rescue, Somerset, Britain - 15 May 2011
They haven't had the easiest of starts in life but things are now looking up for these hungry baby blackbirds. The tiny youngsters found their way to the Secret World Animal Rescue centre in Somerset after their nest was destroyed, possibly by a cat or bird of prey. It has now fallen to staff at the centre to feed the demanding brood every hour on the hour. The clamouring youngsters, who have no interest in politely taking turns, are hand fed tiny meal worms carefully clasped in tweezers. The now thriving foursome will be released back into the wild after they are fully fledged. And they are not the only mouths staff at the centre have to feed. In recent weeks they have been inundated with around 200 baby tawny owlets, blackbirds, starlings, robins, dunnocks and other baby birds that had fallen out of their nests or become separated from their parents. The feathered youngsters are all feed using tweezers or the end of a paintbrush every one or two hours from 8am until 10pm.
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The wildlife photography of Joanne Williams
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Burrowing Owl, Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
The wildlife photography of Joanne Williams
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A brightly-coloured bird admiring itself in a wing mirror, a squirrel flat out asleep on a bench and a monkey giving the finger. There is even a small bird helping a zebra with personal hygiene.
These are some of the hilarious sights wildlife photographer Joanne Williams has seen through her viewfinder in the last two decades.
The Florida-based photographer has now collected together some of her favourite images in preparation for not one, but two books showcasing her work.
This gallery of the humourous side of Joanne's photography is the result of an 18-year career that has seen her lead tours to some of the planet's most exotic places - ranging from the wetlands of Brazil to the Galapagos Islands, as well as a number of countries in Africa.
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Hairy ulat bulu caterpillar, Indonesia - 02 May 2011
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Hairy ulat bulu caterpillar
Hairy ulat bulu caterpillar, Indonesia - 02 May 2011
Things are very hairy around here! With it's dramatic hairstyle this caterpillar may look attractive, but it's hairs contain a poison which can cause serious rashes. It was captured on camera by amateur photographer Nordin Seruyan. He said the caterpillar, known locally as 'ulat bulu', moved surprisingly fast as it crawled over a fern stem.
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Three-day-old-ducklings at Pennywell Farm, Devon, Britain - 25 Apr 2011
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Seven, three-day-old ducklings lined up on a log
Three-day-old-ducklings at Pennywell Farm, Devon, Britain - 25 Apr 2011
When it comes to family photos there's always one who has to misbehave. They may only be three days old but it's already clear who out of this brood of seven ducklings is going to cause the most trouble. When the fluffy youngsters were all lined up for a family portrait at Pennywell Farm in Devon one of them just simply refused to co-operate. While his cute siblings happily faced the camera the rebellious youngster turned his back. To make matters worse he then managed to fall from his perch, almost causing the whole brood to take a tumble. According to farmer Chris Murray, 60, this was the ducklings' first outing after being hatched. He comments: "It was so funny as they were all facing the same way staring at the camera out of curiosity, apart from one who sat with his back to it, before deciding to stand up and make all the others tumble off like dominos".
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