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Cat cuteness overload coming to a Facebook page near you soon.
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on Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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The exotic short-hair cat has more than 275,000 followers on Weibo
Adorable cat has 190,000 fans on Instagram and his own Facebook page
His owner said her pet's best asset is his 'pie face'
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Snoopybabe has got over 275,000 fans on Weibo, and a further 190,000 on Instagram
The internet's favourite felines have a new challenger to the title of cutest cat.
Snoopy, an exotic short-hair cat, is already a huge hit in his native China and this year has taken the rest of the world by storm.
He already has more than 275,000 followers on Weibo - China's version of Twitter - and a further 190,000 on Instagram.
The adorable cat has wowed internet users with his range of outfits and even jewellery
Snoopybabe's owner Miss Ning said the best thing about her gorgeous pet is his 'pie face'
Miss Ning said Snoopybabe's huge brown droopy eyes make him look permanently innocent
Miss Ning said his distinctive features come from his parents, a short-haired American and Persian
Despite how cute Snoopybabe is, Miss Ning admits she has been surprised to the reaction to him online
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2449836/Is-Snoopybabe-cutest-cat-internet.html
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Rat rescued from the middle of a pond after hitching a lift on a frog
Unusual animal alliance photographed in a pond in Lucknow, India
The rat was clinging on to debris but made it to the shore thanks to the help of the frog
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Odd couple: A rat was pictured in India hitching a lift across a pond on the back of a frog
These extraordinary pictures show an unusual animal alliance as a frog carries a rat across a pond, saving the rodent from a watery grave.
The rat had been clinging to debris as it struggled to stay afloat in the pond in Lucknow, in northern India, and welcomed the assistance of a more aquatic creature.
The friendship is reminiscent of The Wind in the Willows, the beloved children's book in which Ratty helps Mr Toad reclaim his ancestral home.
Don't look now! The rodent was struggling to stay afloat before the intervention of the friendly frog
Unusual: The alliance is reminiscent of beloved children's book The Wind in the Willows
Triumph: The pair eventually made it to the shore of the pond, saving the rat's life
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2449461/Im-stuck--I-need-toad-away-Rat-rescued-middle-pond-hitching-lift-frog.html
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Goat gives birth to FOUR kids
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on Monday, October 7, 2013
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By LIZZIE EDMONDS
New family: Kids Harry, Ron, Neville and Hermione, pictured with mother Jemima, were born on Sunday
Jemima the goat has given birth to four tiny kids - much to the surprise of staff who delivered them.
Even though goats usually give birth to twins, the new mother delivered double the trouble at the White Post Farm in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire.
Staff at the farm say the foursome - named Harry, Ron, Neville and Hermione after the main characters of Harry Potter - are very mischievous, but are attracting scores of visitors.
Up to no good: The quads were named after the Harry Potter characters as they are very mischievous
Five-year-old Jemima began giving birth just before 11am on Sunday.
And when her third kid was born, farm manager Anthony Moore, 32, was surprised.
Mr Moore said: 'I couldn't believe it.
'We've sometimes had triplets and that excites us but Jemima still looked big after the three and it was clear she was still in labour.
Working their charm: Staff at White Post Farm in Nottinghamshire, say the foursome are a star attraction
Staying put: The family, pictured with staff member Sarah Hebb, will be kept at the farm with their mother and father, Dave, for the foreseeable future
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2448593/New-quads-block-Goat-gives-birth-FOUR-kids-making-star-attraction-petting-zoo.html
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Saved by the girls! Bloodied juvenile lion suffers two-hour savaging from older male
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on Sunday, October 6, 2013
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By LIZZIE EDMONDS
Savage: A male lion stands on his back legs and shows his teeth during a vicious fight in Cheetah Plains, South Africa
These dramatic images show a young lion fighting for his life after a two-hour battle with an older male.
In the incredible series of pictures, the bloodied lion bares his teeth and raises its claws in an attempt to take on the older male in Cheetah Plains, South Africa.
But the youngster's opponent is too strong for him - landing blow after blow with his enormous claws.
Agression: The younger male, determined to put up a good fight, stands his ground and roars at his opponent
Pounce: The younger male, who is covered in blood and has numerous deep wounds to his chest, launches at the older lion
Keeping watch: Two females arrive but keep their distance just as the older male, right lands a heavy blow on his young opponent
The cavalry: The females from the young lion's pride begin to circle the fighting pair who continue to take swipes at one another
In on the action: The females edge closer to the action, and growl at the wrestling males
In need of a hand: The young male, looking tired and on the edge of defeat, cowers at his opponent stands tall
Involved: One of the females strikes out at the older male, while the other appears to be moments from pouncing
Pick on someone your own size! The three lions outnumber the older male and roar at him in unison
Defeat: The trio force the male to stand down, although tensions still seem to be high
Calm: In a less frantic photo, the male looks at his young opponent as if to see if he is ok
It's all over: The older lion eventually walks off to a nearby watering hole and takes a drink after his fight
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2446420/Saved-girls-Bloodied-juvenile-lion-suffers-hour-savaging-older-male-ends-females-protect-him.html
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Bear strikes up unlikely friendship with a WOLF sharing dinner on several nights
By ANNA EDWARDS
Dinner for two: Each evening after a hard-day's hunting this pair of unlikely friends met for supper
Both are meant to be isolated hunters that strike fear into everything they meet.
But this male bear and female wolf clearly see the softer side in one another and eat dinner with one another.
Each evening after a hard-day's hunting this pair of unlikely friends could be seen sharing a romantic deer carcass meal together as the sun set over their wilderness home.
Rare pictures show how the young brown bear and grey wolf would sit down to eat together and even enjoy romantic views over the landscape for up to two-hours
The unlikely friends could be seen sharing a romantic deer carcass meal together as the sun set over their wilderness home
These best friends were spotted meeting up every night for ten days straight
Share with me! The predators would happily share their spoils with each other
Welcome to the club: The bears seemed to welcome the lone wolf into their company in Finland
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2443974/Bear-WOLFs-unlikely-friendship-caught-camera-photographer.html
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Swarms of massive insects kill more than 40
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on Friday, October 4, 2013
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By JILL REILLY
Swarms of deadly hornets have killed more than 40 people and injured more than 1,600 in northern China.
At least 37 patients are in a critical or serious condition in hospitals, according to Shaanxi provincial government.
Victims of the attack have been left with deep, dark craters in their skin the size of bullet wounds.
Swarms of deadly hornets have killed more than 40 people and injured more than 1,600 in northern China
Victims of the attack have been left with deep, dark craters in their skin the size of bullet wounds
Horror: Some victims described being chased about 200 metres (656 feet) by a swarm
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2442384/Swarms-deadly-hornets-kill-42-people-injure-1-600-China.html
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Mother's courage: The moment a protective wildebeest mum left leopard after attacking her calf
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on Thursday, October 3, 2013
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Jaw-dropping shots were taken in Mara North Conservancy in Kenya
Predator stalks and pounces on the seemingly doomed six-month-old calf
But mother was well-placed to react quickly and saved young animal
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Defence: A young wildebeest looked destined to become lunch for a hungry leopard - but the big cat hadn't counted on a powerfully protective mother
This young wildebeest looked destined to become lunch for a hungry leopard - but the big cat hadn't counted on a powerfully protective mother.
These jaw-dropping shots show the predator stalking and then pouncing on the seemingly doomed six-month-old calf.
However, its nearby mother was well-placed to react quickly and counteracted with a precision horned-headbutt to the leopard's upper body.
On the prowl: The hungry leopard spots its next lunch and skulks forward
Waiting: The animal stops to watch the pair before pouncing
Attack: The leopard launches forward and sinks its teeth into the baby wildebeest
Back to the rescue: As the leopard firmly grabs hold of the wildebeest its mother approaches
Protective: It's nearby mother is well-placed to react quickly and counteracted with a precision horned-headbutt to the leopard's upper body
Determined: The mother rams her horns into the predator lifting it into the air
Escape: The calf escapes to safety as the mother takes on the leopard
Terrified: The beast runs off in fright after the mauling as the younger animal escapes
Turn around: In a blink of an eye, the stunned cat went from being the attacker to scampering off with its tail between its legs with the angry female in pursuit
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2441449/Protective-wildebeest-mother-leaves-leopard-licking-wounds-failed-attack-calf.html
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The incredible images : A mother feeding her young
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on Wednesday, October 2, 2013
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By HAYLEY O'KEEFFE
Giovanni Frescura's stunning shot of a hoopoe feeding its chick came second in a photography competition. The hoopoe is also known for sunbathing and taking dust and sand baths
Hundreds of photographers took a walk on the wild side, to capture these stunning images of animals in their natural environment.
From a waxwing playing with its food, to a jackdaw picking parasites off a deer in Bushy Park, birds featured heavily in the amazing entries In The Wild Photo Competition, run by The Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers.
Snappers were asked to submit images that captured animals living in the wild to endangered species surviving from around the globe.
And these results just go to prove the wide range of beautiful creatures living around the world. The winner was the leopard picture taken by Bridgena Barnard, 47, from Cape Town.
The winning image, captured by Bridgena Barnard from Cape Town shows a leopard attacking wildebeest. The 47-year-old photographer captured the leopard in action during a stay at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa in December All creatures great and small are depicted in these wonderful natural images.
Anne Algar took this picture of a pair of Red Kites in Oxfordshire - it came third in the competition
She said: 'The picture was taken in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. We were in the Park for about 3 weeks in December. That time of the year it's quite hot with temperatures of 40 degrees. I took this picture on Boxing Day.
'We saw the leopard stalking the herd of Blue Wildebeest. She made the kill and we were just in time to get a few pictures before she disappeared into the Camelthorn tree.'
Arun Kumar's picture of a red bull feeding its young on a twig also received a highly commended accolade
Edmund Telford, proved his skills with this highly commended image of a Tawny Owl. The 69-year-old from Ayreshire is the vice president of the Ayr Photographic Society
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2441317/Birds-natural-habitat-feature-heavily-series-incredible-pictures-submitted-national-competition.html
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