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  • FEATURE - Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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    FEATURE - Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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    Emmanuel Wavelet a Spanish water dog left, leaps during the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York on June 20, 2022. Peter Foley/UPI
    The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York, United States - 20 Jun 2022

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  • NEWS - GB: Sturm Aurore sorgt für Überschwemmungen
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    NEWS - GB: Sturm Aurore sorgt für Überschwemmungen
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    A commuter leaps over flood water on the Euston road in North London caused by heavy rain over night in the capital. Flash flooding hit parts of the south east as Storm Aurore brought winds of up to 45mph.
    Storm Aurore hits London, London, UK - 21 Oct 2021

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  • FEATURE - Weltgiraffentag 2020: Tierfotograf zeigt seine besten Giraffenbilder
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    FEATURE - Weltgiraffentag 2020: Tierfotograf zeigt seine besten Giraffenbilder


    Featuring: Paul Goldstein
    When: 16 May 2018
    Credit: Paul Goldstein/Cover Images

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  • FEATURE - Tierfotograf zeigt Regenbogen-Bilder , inspiriert vom Coronavirus-Hoffnungssymbol
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    FEATURE - Tierfotograf zeigt Regenbogen-Bilder , inspiriert vom Coronavirus-Hoffnungssymbol
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    Featuring: Paul Goldstein
    When: 16 May 2018
    Credit: Paul Goldstein/Cover Images

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    Please include hyperlinks if possible** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Am Samstag ist Weltpinguintag 2020
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    FEATURE - Am Samstag ist Weltpinguintag 2020


    This Saturday (25 April) is World Penguin Day 2020.

    British wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein celebrates with a gallery of some of his marvellous penguin images.

    Wimbledon-based Paul, a guide for Exodus travels, explains: “Every year this is World Penguin day as this is approximately the time most penguins migrate North from Antarctica as the weather worsens and temperatures plunge.

    "Penguins suffer from a fall in fish stocks and from their icy homes being compromised by the loss of ice. However, they are not affected by this virus and there are few birds that induce a warmer feeling than these cold-water birds that cannot fly. There are even some in captivity in Chicago Zoo that have been given the complete run of the place as there are no visitors.

    “Apart from a few research bases and some stations in George Island, no-one lives in Antarctica and there are only four permanent residents in South Georgia - and six million King Penguins. Life in the freezer sounds appealing right now.”

    Photographer, presenter and guide Paul Goldstein has been leading expeditions on small vessels for twenty years on the 7th continent, frequently with the BBC's fabled naturalist and Conservationist Chris Packham. He works for Exodus Travels (www.exodus.co.uk).

    Featuring: Paul Goldstein
    When: 16 May 2018
    Credit: Paul Goldstein/Cover Images

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    Please include hyperlinks if possible** (FOTO: DUKAS/COVER IMAGES)

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  • FEATURE - Best of: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Best of: Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kevin Lanlgey/CSM/REX/Shutterstock (9480586ad)
    , 2018; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas infielder, Heston Kjerstad (18), slides into home plate as Memphis catcher, Jason Santana (32), leaps out of the way. The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Memphis Tigers, 8-7, at Auto Zone Park
    NCAA Baseball Arkansas Razorbacks vs Memphis Tigers, Memphis, USA - 27 Mar 2018

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  • FEATURE - Kampf der Bussarde
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    FEATURE - Kampf der Bussarde
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Miguel/REX/Shutterstock (9300299e)
    Buzzards (Buteo buteo) fighting over carrrion. Bird leaps forward onto attacker.
    Buteo buteos fighting, Vojvodina, Serbia - 12 Dec 2017

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  • FEATURE - Kampf der Bussarde
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    FEATURE - Kampf der Bussarde
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Miguel/REX/Shutterstock (9300299d)
    Buzzards (Buteo buteo) fighting over carrrion. Pinned down bird suddenly leaps up.
    Buteo buteos fighting, Vojvodina, Serbia - 12 Dec 2017

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  • NEWS - London: Hochhaus Grenfell Tower steht komplett in Flammen
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    NEWS - London: Hochhaus Grenfell Tower steht komplett in Flammen
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (8866732b)
    Flames leaps from every window as over 200 firefighters from across London fought to tackle a blaze.
    Crews were called just before 1am to the high rise block - Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West housing estate in White City.
    Grenfell Tower fire, London, UK - 14 Jun 2017


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  • PEOPLE - Lewis Hamilton feiert seinen GP-Sieg in Monaco
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    PEOPLE - Lewis Hamilton feiert seinen GP-Sieg in Monaco
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    Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, leaps off his car in celebration of victory.
    Monaco Formula One 1 Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco - 29 May 2016.

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • FEATURE - Hundeshow in Melbourne
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    FEATURE - Hundeshow in Melbourne
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/REX/Shutterstock (5668433o)
    A dog competing in the world record attempt for the dog high jump leaps up the wall
    Dog Lovers Show at the Royal Exhibition building, Melbourne, Australia - 29 Apr 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
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    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/REX Shutterstock. No books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Exodus/REX Shutterstock (4770335d)
    Young langur monkey, pictured with its mother, jumps in the air
    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    Talk about going ape, this young langur monkey looked as if it had won the banana lottery.

    Hands aloft, the cheeky monkey was captured as it hopped up and down while its non-plussed mother picked delicious seeds from cotton.

    Wildlife photographer and Exodus guide Paul Goldstein came across the excitable youngster while searching for tigers in central India's Tadoba National Park last month.

    Wimbledon-based Paul explains: "When tigers are sleeping or out of sight the langur monkey is a fine target for any camera. Here a youngster practices a celebration routine. It almost appears as though its mother is controlling it by a cotton-clad remote control!"

    Multi-award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein leads photographic safaris and expeditions for adventure specialists Exodus all over the world.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
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    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/REX Shutterstock. No books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Exodus/REX Shutterstock (4770335c)
    Young langur monkey, pictured with its mother, jumps in the air
    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    Talk about going ape, this young langur monkey looked as if it had won the banana lottery.

    Hands aloft, the cheeky monkey was captured as it hopped up and down while its non-plussed mother picked delicious seeds from cotton.

    Wildlife photographer and Exodus guide Paul Goldstein came across the excitable youngster while searching for tigers in central India's Tadoba National Park last month.

    Wimbledon-based Paul explains: "When tigers are sleeping or out of sight the langur monkey is a fine target for any camera. Here a youngster practices a celebration routine. It almost appears as though its mother is controlling it by a cotton-clad remote control!"

    Multi-award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein leads photographic safaris and expeditions for adventure specialists Exodus all over the world.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
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    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/REX Shutterstock. No books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Exodus/REX Shutterstock (4770335b)
    Young langur monkey, pictured with its mother, jumps in the air
    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    Talk about going ape, this young langur monkey looked as if it had won the banana lottery.

    Hands aloft, the cheeky monkey was captured as it hopped up and down while its non-plussed mother picked delicious seeds from cotton.

    Wildlife photographer and Exodus guide Paul Goldstein came across the excitable youngster while searching for tigers in central India's Tadoba National Park last month.

    Wimbledon-based Paul explains: "When tigers are sleeping or out of sight the langur monkey is a fine target for any camera. Here a youngster practices a celebration routine. It almost appears as though its mother is controlling it by a cotton-clad remote control!"

    Multi-award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein leads photographic safaris and expeditions for adventure specialists Exodus all over the world.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
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    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/REX Shutterstock. No books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Exodus/REX Shutterstock (4770335a)
    Young langur monkey, pictured with its mother, jumps in the air
    Young langur monkey jumps for joy, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India - 22 Apr 2015
    Talk about going ape, this young langur monkey looked as if it had won the banana lottery.

    Hands aloft, the cheeky monkey was captured as it hopped up and down while its non-plussed mother picked delicious seeds from cotton.

    Wildlife photographer and Exodus guide Paul Goldstein came across the excitable youngster while searching for tigers in central India's Tadoba National Park last month.

    Wimbledon-based Paul explains: "When tigers are sleeping or out of sight the langur monkey is a fine target for any camera. Here a youngster practices a celebration routine. It almost appears as though its mother is controlling it by a cotton-clad remote control!"

    Multi-award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein leads photographic safaris and expeditions for adventure specialists Exodus all over the world.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Polar bears for International Polar Bear Day, Spitsbergen, Norway - 2010s
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    Polar bears for International Polar Bear Day, Spitsbergen, Norway - 2010s
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Paul Goldstein/Exodus/Rex Features
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Goldstein/Exodus/REX (4438904ai)
    A polar bear leaps between ice
    Polar bears for International Polar Bear Day, Spitsbergen, Norway - 2010s
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    International Polar Bear Day is celebrated every 27 February to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear.

    In honour of this occasion, wildlife guide, photographer and presenter Paul Goldstein has bought together his favourite images of the majestic predator.

    Wimbledon-based Paul, who guides for Exodus, explains: "Polar bears are in danger of becoming an anachronism, a fading apex predator that suffers more and more as the sea ice melts earlier each year."

    Highlights of over a decade of sightings include a mother and cubs sitting on an iceberg, an adult attempting to catch tasty birds on a cliff face and a little cub appearing to wave.
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  • FEATURE - Vögel und andere Wildtiere in Südafrika
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    FEATURE - Vögel und andere Wildtiere in Südafrika
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Davide Gaglio/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Davide Gaglio/REX/Shutterstock (5887113l)
    A springbok leaps through the brush
    Birds and other wildlife, South Africa
    The colours of nature are captured with love in this beautiful series of South African wildlife.

    Davide Gaglio is an Italian photographer whose strong passion for nature is no secret. He began taking photos about 15 years ago, using an old analogue camera.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Goldeneye chicks leave nest for first time, Overkalix, Sweden - Apr 2013
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    Goldeneye chicks leave nest for first time, Overkalix, Sweden - Apr 2013
    MUST CREDIT: Karin Thorell/Rex Features. IMAGES OUTSIDE OF PRINT NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS. FEES APPLY FOR UNIQUE IPAD USE
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Karin Thorell / Rex Features (2308446j)
    (Pic 9) Goldeneye chick leaps from nest for first time
    Leap Of Faith: Chicks Leave Nest for First Time
    These amazing images show tiny goldeneye chicks taking a leap of faith as they leave their nest for the first time.

    In a heart-stopping sequence, the pictures show the mother encouraging a nestbox stuffed full of the young seaducks to jump several metres to the ground.

    Nature photographer Karin Grein captured the scenes near her home in (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Goldeneye chicks leave nest for first time, Overkalix, Sweden - Apr 2013
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    Goldeneye chicks leave nest for first time, Overkalix, Sweden - Apr 2013
    MUST CREDIT: Karin Thorell/Rex Features. IMAGES OUTSIDE OF PRINT NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTIONS. FEES APPLY FOR UNIQUE IPAD USE
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Karin Thorell / Rex Features (2308446i)
    (Pic 8) Goldeneye chick leaps from nest for first time
    Leap Of Faith: Chicks Leave Nest for First Time
    These amazing images show tiny goldeneye chicks taking a leap of faith as they leave their nest for the first time.

    In a heart-stopping sequence, the pictures show the mother encouraging a nestbox stuffed full of the young seaducks to jump several metres to the ground.

    Nature photographer Karin Grein captured the scenes near her home in (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Santa Claus visits tigers, Australia Zoo, Queensland, Australia - 17 Dec 2011
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    Santa Claus visits tigers, Australia Zoo, Queensland, Australia - 17 Dec 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Australia Zoo / Rex Features (1523410e)
    Bashii, one of six Sumatran tigers at Australia Zoo, leaps for present from Santa Claus
    Watch The Claws Santa: Brave Father Christmas Gives Tigers Presents
    A brave Santa Clause delivered early Christmas presents to Bashii, one of six Sumatran tigers at Australia Zoo.

    The visit to the Sunshine Coast's Tiger Temple attraction saw the 115kg Sumatran tiger, and his friend Sunita, gifted edible treats and toys for his enclosure.

    Santa was careful to avoid the claws when he got up close and personal to drop off wrapped gifts and feed Bashii with a milk bottle.

    The tiger also impressed visitors by leaping for presents in a special tiger pool.

    Australia Zoo's head of tigers and international conservation manager Giles Clark said the seasonal gifts didn't last long.

    He explains: "From the moment Santa entered the Tiger Temple, Bashii was ready to pounce on the big bag of gifts that included milk treats and blow up Christmas trees and balls for the pool.

    "Like any four year old, Bashii was pretty excited to see Santa and the trees and balls didn't last very long."

    "We had quite a few patrons at the Tiger Temple watching Bashii and Sunita play with their new presents which is a great chance to educate people on the concerning situation with declining tiger numbers."


    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY: Australia Zoo/Rex Features
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    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VXXDEXUZP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Santa Claus visits tigers, Australia Zoo, Queensland, Australia - 17 Dec 2011
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    Santa Claus visits tigers, Australia Zoo, Queensland, Australia - 17 Dec 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Australia Zoo / Rex Features (1523410d)
    Bashii, one of six Sumatran tigers at Australia Zoo, leaps for present from Santa Claus
    Watch The Claws Santa: Brave Father Christmas Gives Tigers Presents
    A brave Santa Clause delivered early Christmas presents to Bashii, one of six Sumatran tigers at Australia Zoo.

    The visit to the Sunshine Coast's Tiger Temple attraction saw the 115kg Sumatran tiger, and his friend Sunita, gifted edible treats and toys for his enclosure.

    Santa was careful to avoid the claws when he got up close and personal to drop off wrapped gifts and feed Bashii with a milk bottle.

    The tiger also impressed visitors by leaping for presents in a special tiger pool.

    Australia Zoo's head of tigers and international conservation manager Giles Clark said the seasonal gifts didn't last long.

    He explains: "From the moment Santa entered the Tiger Temple, Bashii was ready to pounce on the big bag of gifts that included milk treats and blow up Christmas trees and balls for the pool.

    "Like any four year old, Bashii was pretty excited to see Santa and the trees and balls didn't last very long."

    "We had quite a few patrons at the Tiger Temple watching Bashii and Sunita play with their new presents which is a great chance to educate people on the concerning situation with declining tiger numbers."


    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY: Australia Zoo/Rex Features
    DM

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VXXDEXUZP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Thomson's Gazelle attempts to protect fawn from Lappet-faced vultures, Masai Mara, Kenya - Oct 2011
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    Thomson's Gazelle attempts to protect fawn from Lappet-faced vultures, Masai Mara, Kenya - Oct 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Roy Mangersnes / Rex Features (1469916e)
    One of the Lappet-faced vultures leaps at the mother Thomson's gazelle
    Nature at its Rawest: Mother Tries To Save Fawn From Vultures
    These amazing images show nature at its rawest.

    A Thomson's gazelle mother desperately tries to fight off vultures when her fawn falls ill.

    But, despite repeated attempts to get close to the stricken youngster, her efforts are no match for the sharp beaks and claws of the predators.

    The heart-breaking scenes were captured by wildlife photographer Roy Mangersnes on the Masai Mara in Kenya.

    The dramatic pictures show the mother making repeated runs at two Lappet-face vultures who are closing in on what they see as an easy meal.

    At one point a vulture flies claws-exposed at the brave Thomson's gazelle.

    But, unfortunately, her efforts are in vain and a colony of vultures descend to pick at the carcass as the mother looks on.

    Roy explains: "These two Lappet-faced vultures found the sick Thomson gazelle youngster and flew down to get it. It was probably just sick, and could not get up.

    "The mother was still around and tried to fight them off. She came back again and again, but eventually she had to fold and the scavengers took over. Within 10 minutes the young gazelle was gone.

    "It was heart-breaking to watch as she waited anxiously nearby, waiting for the fawn to resurrect, but nature can be unforgiving."




    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Roy Mangersnes/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray



    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VRRMRNJVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Thomson's Gazelle attempts to protect fawn from Lappet-faced vultures, Masai Mara, Kenya - Oct 2011
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    Thomson's Gazelle attempts to protect fawn from Lappet-faced vultures, Masai Mara, Kenya - Oct 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Roy Mangersnes / Rex Features (1469916f)
    One of the Lappet-faced vultures leaps at the mother Thomson's gazelle
    Nature at its Rawest: Mother Tries To Save Fawn From Vultures
    These amazing images show nature at its rawest.

    A Thomson's gazelle mother desperately tries to fight off vultures when her fawn falls ill.

    But, despite repeated attempts to get close to the stricken youngster, her efforts are no match for the sharp beaks and claws of the predators.

    The heart-breaking scenes were captured by wildlife photographer Roy Mangersnes on the Masai Mara in Kenya.

    The dramatic pictures show the mother making repeated runs at two Lappet-face vultures who are closing in on what they see as an easy meal.

    At one point a vulture flies claws-exposed at the brave Thomson's gazelle.

    But, unfortunately, her efforts are in vain and a colony of vultures descend to pick at the carcass as the mother looks on.

    Roy explains: "These two Lappet-faced vultures found the sick Thomson gazelle youngster and flew down to get it. It was probably just sick, and could not get up.

    "The mother was still around and tried to fight them off. She came back again and again, but eventually she had to fold and the scavengers took over. Within 10 minutes the young gazelle was gone.

    "It was heart-breaking to watch as she waited anxiously nearby, waiting for the fawn to resurrect, but nature can be unforgiving."




    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Roy Mangersnes/Rex Features
    Story: Dean Murray



    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VRRMRNJVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
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    Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Elliott Neep/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1347459a )

    High Jump Cheetah
    The fur is literally flying in this extraordinary set of photos when a fight erupts among a group of cheetahs.

    One of the cats leaps 4ft in the air during the remarkable confrontation between two males.

    The bruising encounter was a harsh lesson for the younger cheetah, who had been challenged by the older male.

    The youngster was given a rough ride as its mother stood back with his sister - a sign that she wanted her son to take care of himself.

    British photographer Elliott Neep captured the moments the family of three were approached by the cheetah, in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, in Tanzania.

    Elliott, 36, from Wantage, in Oxfordshire, said: "We spotted three cheetahs resting in the shade.

    "They were not settled and seemed very agitated. Their body language told me that something was wrong.

    "Then, in the shade of a nearby tree just a few feet away, we could see a fourth cheetah.

    "We tried to figure out what was happening but it was not clear. A young cheetah rose from the ground and immediately, the cheetah under the tree pounced and lashed out at him.

    "The youngster flipped onto its back in a state of submission and the big male leapt over.

    "As soon as the big male moved, I started firing the shutter. I just had a sudden instinct that a fight was imminent.

    "The situation quickly unravelled and the scene became clear. This was an adult male attempting to push out a female's full-grown cubs to mate.

    "After the dust settled, the big male came face to face with the youngster and began sounding a long drawn-out meow.

    "It was similar to the sound two domestic cats make when they have a territorial dispute in the garden.

    "The young male began to chirp to its mother for support. But she did not intervene - for me, a clear sign that s...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QZSTABPNQ

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  • Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
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    Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Elliott Neep/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1347459d )

    High Jump Cheetah
    The fur is literally flying in this extraordinary set of photos when a fight erupts among a group of cheetahs.

    One of the cats leaps 4ft in the air during the remarkable confrontation between two males.

    The bruising encounter was a harsh lesson for the younger cheetah, who had been challenged by the older male.

    The youngster was given a rough ride as its mother stood back with his sister - a sign that she wanted her son to take care of himself.

    British photographer Elliott Neep captured the moments the family of three were approached by the cheetah, in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, in Tanzania.

    Elliott, 36, from Wantage, in Oxfordshire, said: "We spotted three cheetahs resting in the shade.

    "They were not settled and seemed very agitated. Their body language told me that something was wrong.

    "Then, in the shade of a nearby tree just a few feet away, we could see a fourth cheetah.

    "We tried to figure out what was happening but it was not clear. A young cheetah rose from the ground and immediately, the cheetah under the tree pounced and lashed out at him.

    "The youngster flipped onto its back in a state of submission and the big male leapt over.

    "As soon as the big male moved, I started firing the shutter. I just had a sudden instinct that a fight was imminent.

    "The situation quickly unravelled and the scene became clear. This was an adult male attempting to push out a female's full-grown cubs to mate.

    "After the dust settled, the big male came face to face with the youngster and began sounding a long drawn-out meow.

    "It was similar to the sound two domestic cats make when they have a territorial dispute in the garden.

    "The young male began to chirp to its mother for support. But she did not intervene - for me, a clear sign that s...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QZSTABPNQ

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  • Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
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    Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Elliott Neep/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1347459c )

    High Jump Cheetah
    The fur is literally flying in this extraordinary set of photos when a fight erupts among a group of cheetahs.

    One of the cats leaps 4ft in the air during the remarkable confrontation between two males.

    The bruising encounter was a harsh lesson for the younger cheetah, who had been challenged by the older male.

    The youngster was given a rough ride as its mother stood back with his sister - a sign that she wanted her son to take care of himself.

    British photographer Elliott Neep captured the moments the family of three were approached by the cheetah, in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, in Tanzania.

    Elliott, 36, from Wantage, in Oxfordshire, said: "We spotted three cheetahs resting in the shade.

    "They were not settled and seemed very agitated. Their body language told me that something was wrong.

    "Then, in the shade of a nearby tree just a few feet away, we could see a fourth cheetah.

    "We tried to figure out what was happening but it was not clear. A young cheetah rose from the ground and immediately, the cheetah under the tree pounced and lashed out at him.

    "The youngster flipped onto its back in a state of submission and the big male leapt over.

    "As soon as the big male moved, I started firing the shutter. I just had a sudden instinct that a fight was imminent.

    "The situation quickly unravelled and the scene became clear. This was an adult male attempting to push out a female's full-grown cubs to mate.

    "After the dust settled, the big male came face to face with the youngster and began sounding a long drawn-out meow.

    "It was similar to the sound two domestic cats make when they have a territorial dispute in the garden.

    "The young male began to chirp to its mother for support. But she did not intervene - for me, a clear sign that s...
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  • Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
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    Cheetah leaps 4ft in the air during a fight in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania, Africa - 24 Mar 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Elliott Neep/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1347459b )

    High Jump Cheetah
    The fur is literally flying in this extraordinary set of photos when a fight erupts among a group of cheetahs.

    One of the cats leaps 4ft in the air during the remarkable confrontation between two males.

    The bruising encounter was a harsh lesson for the younger cheetah, who had been challenged by the older male.

    The youngster was given a rough ride as its mother stood back with his sister - a sign that she wanted her son to take care of himself.

    British photographer Elliott Neep captured the moments the family of three were approached by the cheetah, in Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, in Tanzania.

    Elliott, 36, from Wantage, in Oxfordshire, said: "We spotted three cheetahs resting in the shade.

    "They were not settled and seemed very agitated. Their body language told me that something was wrong.

    "Then, in the shade of a nearby tree just a few feet away, we could see a fourth cheetah.

    "We tried to figure out what was happening but it was not clear. A young cheetah rose from the ground and immediately, the cheetah under the tree pounced and lashed out at him.

    "The youngster flipped onto its back in a state of submission and the big male leapt over.

    "As soon as the big male moved, I started firing the shutter. I just had a sudden instinct that a fight was imminent.

    "The situation quickly unravelled and the scene became clear. This was an adult male attempting to push out a female's full-grown cubs to mate.

    "After the dust settled, the big male came face to face with the youngster and began sounding a long drawn-out meow.

    "It was similar to the sound two domestic cats make when they have a territorial dispute in the garden.

    "The young male began to chirp to its mother for support. But she did not intervene - for me, a clear sign that s...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QZSTABPNQ

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  • Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
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    Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1267562m )
    (Pic 13) Penguin leaps off seal as seal tries to dislodge it
    Rude Awakening: Penguin Mistakes Seal For Boulder
    WATCH HILARIOUS CLIP: http://bit.ly/gMn59M

    What a rude awakening - a seal was startled out of slumber when a penguin mistook it for a ROCK.

    The flightless bird was happily leaping from boulder to boulder when it accidentally jumped onto the snoozing seal.

    The shocked creature reacted by stretching its back and, with mouth wide open, tried to dislodge the cheeky visitor.

    Seemingly sensing something was not quite right, the penguin leapt off and made good his escape - leaving the seal giving it a look that would melt an iceberg.

    Hilariously, another penguin arrives and seems about to do the same thing to the hapless seal.

    The scene was captured by an anonymous tourist who posted the clip - thought to have been shot in Antarctica - online.

    The British cameraman is heard saying "our friend's found a way down" before exclaiming a shocked "oh!" when the penguin makes its first leap.

    His female colleague says "did you get it? Did you get it?" before another male comments: "he didn't like it, did he, the seal?".




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  • Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
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    Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1267562f )
    (Pic 6) Penguin leaps onto seal
    Rude Awakening: Penguin Mistakes Seal For Boulder
    WATCH HILARIOUS CLIP: http://bit.ly/gMn59M

    What a rude awakening - a seal was startled out of slumber when a penguin mistook it for a ROCK.

    The flightless bird was happily leaping from boulder to boulder when it accidentally jumped onto the snoozing seal.

    The shocked creature reacted by stretching its back and, with mouth wide open, tried to dislodge the cheeky visitor.

    Seemingly sensing something was not quite right, the penguin leapt off and made good his escape - leaving the seal giving it a look that would melt an iceberg.

    Hilariously, another penguin arrives and seems about to do the same thing to the hapless seal.

    The scene was captured by an anonymous tourist who posted the clip - thought to have been shot in Antarctica - online.

    The British cameraman is heard saying "our friend's found a way down" before exclaiming a shocked "oh!" when the penguin makes its first leap.

    His female colleague says "did you get it? Did you get it?" before another male comments: "he didn't like it, did he, the seal?".




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    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QCDONYJCV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
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    Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1267562l )
    (Pic 12) Penguin leaps off seal as seal tries to dislodge it
    Rude Awakening: Penguin Mistakes Seal For Boulder
    WATCH HILARIOUS CLIP: http://bit.ly/gMn59M

    What a rude awakening - a seal was startled out of slumber when a penguin mistook it for a ROCK.

    The flightless bird was happily leaping from boulder to boulder when it accidentally jumped onto the snoozing seal.

    The shocked creature reacted by stretching its back and, with mouth wide open, tried to dislodge the cheeky visitor.

    Seemingly sensing something was not quite right, the penguin leapt off and made good his escape - leaving the seal giving it a look that would melt an iceberg.

    Hilariously, another penguin arrives and seems about to do the same thing to the hapless seal.

    The scene was captured by an anonymous tourist who posted the clip - thought to have been shot in Antarctica - online.

    The British cameraman is heard saying "our friend's found a way down" before exclaiming a shocked "oh!" when the penguin makes its first leap.

    His female colleague says "did you get it? Did you get it?" before another male comments: "he didn't like it, did he, the seal?".




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    Rex Features
    DM

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QCDONYJCV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
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    Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1267562e )
    (Pic 5) Penguin leaps onto seal
    Rude Awakening: Penguin Mistakes Seal For Boulder
    WATCH HILARIOUS CLIP: http://bit.ly/gMn59M

    What a rude awakening - a seal was startled out of slumber when a penguin mistook it for a ROCK.

    The flightless bird was happily leaping from boulder to boulder when it accidentally jumped onto the snoozing seal.

    The shocked creature reacted by stretching its back and, with mouth wide open, tried to dislodge the cheeky visitor.

    Seemingly sensing something was not quite right, the penguin leapt off and made good his escape - leaving the seal giving it a look that would melt an iceberg.

    Hilariously, another penguin arrives and seems about to do the same thing to the hapless seal.

    The scene was captured by an anonymous tourist who posted the clip - thought to have been shot in Antarctica - online.

    The British cameraman is heard saying "our friend's found a way down" before exclaiming a shocked "oh!" when the penguin makes its first leap.

    His female colleague says "did you get it? Did you get it?" before another male comments: "he didn't like it, did he, the seal?".




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    Rex Features
    DM

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QCDONYJCV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
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    Penguin mistakes seal for boulder, Antarctica - Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features ( 1267562d )
    (Pic 4) Penguin leaps onto seal
    Rude Awakening: Penguin Mistakes Seal For Boulder
    WATCH HILARIOUS CLIP: http://bit.ly/gMn59M

    What a rude awakening - a seal was startled out of slumber when a penguin mistook it for a ROCK.

    The flightless bird was happily leaping from boulder to boulder when it accidentally jumped onto the snoozing seal.

    The shocked creature reacted by stretching its back and, with mouth wide open, tried to dislodge the cheeky visitor.

    Seemingly sensing something was not quite right, the penguin leapt off and made good his escape - leaving the seal giving it a look that would melt an iceberg.

    Hilariously, another penguin arrives and seems about to do the same thing to the hapless seal.

    The scene was captured by an anonymous tourist who posted the clip - thought to have been shot in Antarctica - online.

    The British cameraman is heard saying "our friend's found a way down" before exclaiming a shocked "oh!" when the penguin makes its first leap.

    His female colleague says "did you get it? Did you get it?" before another male comments: "he didn't like it, did he, the seal?".




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    Rex Features
    DM

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QCDONYJCV (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
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    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister / Rex Features ( 1177418d )

    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    SNOW MONKEY OZ MAKES A SPLASH

    Ever since he was born 11 months ago Oz the snow monkey has made a real splash at Central Park Zoo in New York.

    And today was no different as the youngster was taught how to swim by mum Hannah and the rest of the family.

    However, little Oz wasn't too sure of the wet stuff to begin with and needed a little gentle persuasion from mum to join in the watery fun.

    The youngster appeared less than impressed when mum Hannah first slipped off the branch they were sitting on and into the water.

    Apparently not willing to take the plunge, Oz didn't seem too keen to join her - even when she tugged gently on his arm.

    But after some persuasion, and like any cautious youngster, Oz descended into the water using a handy log - slowly and carefully submerging one part of his body at a time.

    Eventually, fully submerged with just his head showing above water, Oz screwed up his courage and let go of the log he was clinging to.

    With the worst part over and done with, the happy youngster then spent some time monkey paddling around the pool.

    In fact, as his confidence grew the mischievous youngster even started jumping in and out of the water, apparently seeing just how big a splash he could make.

    Once the fun and games were over it was then time to stretch out on a nearby rock to dry off in the sun.

    The brave youngster also got a congratulatory cuddle from mum and a tasty treat for his efforts.

    Snow monkeys are no strangers to water as, in their natural habitat in the mountains of Japan, they survive the harsh winter temperatures by bathing in naturally occurring volcanic hot springs.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dan Callister / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ENBSXMZTK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
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    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister / Rex Features ( 1177418c )

    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    SNOW MONKEY OZ MAKES A SPLASH

    Ever since he was born 11 months ago Oz the snow monkey has made a real splash at Central Park Zoo in New York.

    And today was no different as the youngster was taught how to swim by mum Hannah and the rest of the family.

    However, little Oz wasn't too sure of the wet stuff to begin with and needed a little gentle persuasion from mum to join in the watery fun.

    The youngster appeared less than impressed when mum Hannah first slipped off the branch they were sitting on and into the water.

    Apparently not willing to take the plunge, Oz didn't seem too keen to join her - even when she tugged gently on his arm.

    But after some persuasion, and like any cautious youngster, Oz descended into the water using a handy log - slowly and carefully submerging one part of his body at a time.

    Eventually, fully submerged with just his head showing above water, Oz screwed up his courage and let go of the log he was clinging to.

    With the worst part over and done with, the happy youngster then spent some time monkey paddling around the pool.

    In fact, as his confidence grew the mischievous youngster even started jumping in and out of the water, apparently seeing just how big a splash he could make.

    Once the fun and games were over it was then time to stretch out on a nearby rock to dry off in the sun.

    The brave youngster also got a congratulatory cuddle from mum and a tasty treat for his efforts.

    Snow monkeys are no strangers to water as, in their natural habitat in the mountains of Japan, they survive the harsh winter temperatures by bathing in naturally occurring volcanic hot springs.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dan Callister / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ENBSXMZTK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
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    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister / Rex Features ( 1177418b )

    Oz the snow monkey learns to swim, Central Park Zoo, New York, America - 02 May 2010
    SNOW MONKEY OZ MAKES A SPLASH

    Ever since he was born 11 months ago Oz the snow monkey has made a real splash at Central Park Zoo in New York.

    And today was no different as the youngster was taught how to swim by mum Hannah and the rest of the family.

    However, little Oz wasn't too sure of the wet stuff to begin with and needed a little gentle persuasion from mum to join in the watery fun.

    The youngster appeared less than impressed when mum Hannah first slipped off the branch they were sitting on and into the water.

    Apparently not willing to take the plunge, Oz didn't seem too keen to join her - even when she tugged gently on his arm.

    But after some persuasion, and like any cautious youngster, Oz descended into the water using a handy log - slowly and carefully submerging one part of his body at a time.

    Eventually, fully submerged with just his head showing above water, Oz screwed up his courage and let go of the log he was clinging to.

    With the worst part over and done with, the happy youngster then spent some time monkey paddling around the pool.

    In fact, as his confidence grew the mischievous youngster even started jumping in and out of the water, apparently seeing just how big a splash he could make.

    Once the fun and games were over it was then time to stretch out on a nearby rock to dry off in the sun.

    The brave youngster also got a congratulatory cuddle from mum and a tasty treat for his efforts.

    Snow monkeys are no strangers to water as, in their natural habitat in the mountains of Japan, they survive the harsh winter temperatures by bathing in naturally occurring volcanic hot springs.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dan Callister / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ENBSXMZTK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Snow monkeys shelter from the snow at Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, New York, America - 23 Dec 2009
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    Snow monkeys shelter from the snow at Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, New York, America - 23 Dec 2009
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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Callister / Rex Features ( 1073994h )
    A baby snow monkey leaps in the snow
    Snow monkeys shelter from the snow at Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, New York, America - 23 Dec 2009

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  • Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America  - 14 Nov 2009
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    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huy Tran/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1041572b )

    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS

    This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.

    Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.

    But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.

    These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.

    The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.

    "At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.

    "As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.

    "But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.

    "It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.

    "The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."

    Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.

    He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.

    "When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.

    "They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Huy Tran / Solent News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGTJTNUEB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America  - 14 Nov 2009
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    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huy Tran/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1041572a )

    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS

    This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.

    Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.

    But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.

    These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.

    The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.

    "At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.

    "As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.

    "But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.

    "It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.

    "The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."

    Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.

    He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.

    "When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.

    "They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Huy Tran / Solent News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGTJTNUEB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America  - 14 Nov 2009
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    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Huy Tran/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1041572c )

    Lucky tree frog leaps to safety after hungry praying mantis grabs its leg, Sacramento, California, America - 14 Nov 2009
    THE FROG LEG MUNCHING MANTIS

    This hungry praying mantis got more than he bargained for when it took on a feisty frog.

    Spotting what it thought was easy prey the insect carefully edged its way up the twig before pouncing.

    But the tiny tree frog proved a worthy contender and managed to leap to safety - even though the mantis had already started eating its leg.

    These spectacular shots were taken by amateur wildlife photographer Huy Tran, who spotted the battle in his back garden.

    The 40-year-old computer analyst said: "I spotted this small tree frog standing on the limb and then, out of nowhere, a praying mantis climbed up and spied the frog.

    "At first, the mantis was rocking his body and then it just pounced on the frog's leg with its front limb.

    "As soon as the mantis got the frog's leg it started chewing and the frog jumped away.

    "But even when the frog had jumped off the mantis was still holding on to its leg.

    "It was hanging for a few seconds but it looked like the mantis couldn't keep his grip for long and released it.

    "The frog managed to get away to a nearby pond but the mantis kept hanging on and chewed whatever was left in his mouth."

    Mr Tran, from Sacramento, California in America was stunned by the mantis' extraordinary attack.

    He said: "I have seen mantises eating different types of insects but that was the first time ever I've seen something like that. It was incredible.

    "When I showed the picture of the frog dangling from the mantis' legs people didn't believe it.

    "They thought it was photoshopped until I showed them the sequence."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Huy Tran / Solent News / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGTJTNUEB (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
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    Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Macfarlane / Rex Features ( 807236b )
    A Pike leaps out of the water while chasing a shoal of small Roach, This is the amazing moment when a pike strived to catch a filling lunch of small roach at the RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw, Norfolk. Captured by wildlife photographer Brian Macfarlane the unusual shot was more than her bargained for after actually focusing on the nearby kingfisher
    Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
    NATURE'S SNAPPERS SNAPPED

    This is the amazing moment when an amateur photographer snapped two of nature's fishermen in action at the same time.

    Perfectly encapsulating the idea of 'survival of the fittest', a tiny kingfisher can be seen at the bottom of the photo with a fishy dinner clasped in its beak.

    Meanwhile, behind it, a pike leaps out of the water in an attempt to ambush a fleeing shoal of roach.

    The image was captured by Brian Macfarlane, 73, who took the shot at Strumpshaw Fen in the Norfolk Broads.

    Brian had originally gone to a hide on the reserve to try and picture a visiting osprey.

    The picture he did finally capture is the product of several hours spent watching the small roach jump out of the water as they were chased.

    With impeccable timing the kingfisher then flew past, allowing Brian to get his perfect snap of nature in action.

    "It was a pure fluke to get the kingfisher and the pike in the same frame. You could sit there for weeks on end and not be able to manage it," he comments.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Brian Macfarlane / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/SWPAHNIK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
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    Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brian Macfarlane / Rex Features ( 807236a )
    A Kingfisher flies off holding a small fish in it's beak, while in the background a Pike leaps out of the water while chasing a shoal of small Roach, This is the amazing moment when a pike strived to catch a filling lunch of small roach at the RSPB reserve at Strumpshaw, Norfolk. Captured by wildlife photographer Brian Macfarlane the unusual shot was more than her bargained for after actually focusing on the nearby kingfisher
    Kingfisher and a Pike hunting for prey at Strumpshaw RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, Britain - 10 Oct 2008
    NATURE'S SNAPPERS SNAPPED

    This is the amazing moment when an amateur photographer snapped two of nature's fishermen in action at the same time.

    Perfectly encapsulating the idea of 'survival of the fittest', a tiny kingfisher can be seen at the bottom of the photo with a fishy dinner clasped in its beak.

    Meanwhile, behind it, a pike leaps out of the water in an attempt to ambush a fleeing shoal of roach.

    The image was captured by Brian Macfarlane, 73, who took the shot at Strumpshaw Fen in the Norfolk Broads.

    Brian had originally gone to a hide on the reserve to try and picture a visiting osprey.

    The picture he did finally capture is the product of several hours spent watching the small roach jump out of the water as they were chased.

    With impeccable timing the kingfisher then flew past, allowing Brian to get his perfect snap of nature in action.

    "It was a pure fluke to get the kingfisher and the pike in the same frame. You could sit there for weeks on end and not be able to manage it," he comments.

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Brian Macfarlane / Rex Features

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/SWPAHNIK (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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