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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    England fans celebrate at the final whistle. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151cq)
    England fans celebrate going 2-1 up. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151ce)
    England fans. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151cj)
    England fans celebrate going 2-1 up. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151cz)
    England fans celebrate at the final whistle. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151da)
    England fans celebrate at the final whistle. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
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    EURO 2020 - England-Fans feiern Final-Einzug in London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Cawthra/Shutterstock (12199151dd)
    England fans celebrate at the final whistle. England fans gather at the Fan Zone in Trafalgar Square, central London, for the Euro 2020 semi final between England and Denmark. England are attempting to reach their first final since 1966.
    England Vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi final, London, UK - 07 Jul 2021

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
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    NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Shutterstock (11695279ag)
    A U.S. Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protestor attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress
    Congress Meets to Certify Electoral College Vote at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC - 06 Jan 2021

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
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    NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Shutterstock (11695279b)
    A U.S. Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protestor attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress
    Congress Meets to Certify Electoral College Vote at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC - 06 Jan 2021

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
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    NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Shutterstock (11695279d)
    A U.S. Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protestor attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress
    Congress Meets to Certify Electoral College Vote at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC - 06 Jan 2021

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
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    NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Shutterstock (11695279g)
    A U.S. Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protestor attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress
    Congress Meets to Certify Electoral College Vote at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC - 06 Jan 2021

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  • NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
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    NEWS - USA: Trump-Mob stürmt das Capitol
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by KEVIN DIETSCH/UPI/Shutterstock (11695279e)
    A U.S. Capitol police officer shoots pepper spray at a protestor attempting to enter the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress
    Congress Meets to Certify Electoral College Vote at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC - 06 Jan 2021

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  • FEATURE - Ascot: Royals und Bunte Vögel am Pferderennen
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    FEATURE - Ascot: Royals und Bunte Vögel am Pferderennen
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Hugh Routledge/REX/Shutterstock (8874564d)
    Racegoers arrive at the racecourse. attempting to stay cool by use of a fan.
    Royal Ascot 2017, Day Two, on Wednesday 21st June.


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  • PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
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    PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (5269746b)
    Prince William talking with Henry Worsley Kensington Palace, London who will attempt the 2015/16 Shackleton solo challenge where the Polar explorer will be attempting to undertake Sir Ernest Shackleton's unfinished journey to the South Pole from the Weddell Sea
    Prince William meets Henry Worsley at Kensington Palace, London, Britain - 19 Oct 2015

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  • PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
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    PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (5269746c)
    Prince William talking with Henry Worsley Kensington Palace, London who will attempt the 2015/16 Shackleton solo challenge where the Polar explorer will be attempting to undertake Sir Ernest Shackleton's unfinished journey to the South Pole from the Weddell Sea
    Prince William meets Henry Worsley at Kensington Palace, London, Britain - 19 Oct 2015

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  • PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
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    PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (5269746d)
    Prince William talking with Henry Worsley Kensington Palace, London who will attempt the 2015/16 Shackleton solo challenge where the Polar explorer will be attempting to undertake Sir Ernest Shackleton's unfinished journey to the South Pole from the Weddell Sea
    Prince William meets Henry Worsley at Kensington Palace, London, Britain - 19 Oct 2015

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  • PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
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    PEOPLE - Die Royals - Bilder des Tages
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (5269746e)
    Prince William talking with Henry Worsley Kensington Palace, London who will attempt the 2015/16 Shackleton solo challenge where the Polar explorer will be attempting to undertake Sir Ernest Shackleton's unfinished journey to the South Pole from the Weddell Sea
    Prince William meets Henry Worsley at Kensington Palace, London, Britain - 19 Oct 2015

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  • Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
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    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX Shutterstock (4969983h)
    Migrants (including a man on crutches) on the railway attempting to get to the Channel Tunnel Terminus
    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015

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  • Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
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    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX Shutterstock (4969983i)
    Migrants (including a man on crutches) on the railway attempting to get to the Channel Tunnel Terminus
    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015

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  • Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
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    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX Shutterstock (4969983n)
    Migrants (including a man on crutches) on the railway attempting to get to the Channel Tunnel Terminus
    Migrant Crisis, Calais, France - 17 Aug 2015

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  • Sheep dung spitting contest, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland  - 17 Jul 2015
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    Sheep dung spitting contest, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland - 17 Jul 2015
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    Mandatory Credit: Photo by John McVitty/REX Shutterstock (4909818f)
    Joe Mahon attempting to catch a sheep ahead of the dung spitting contest
    Sheep dung spitting contest, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland - 17 Jul 2015
    FULL COPY: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/qol8

    The first ever sheep dung spitting competition took place in Northern Ireland last week (15 July).

    The bizarre competition was part of The Lake Festival in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh.

    Sheep dung was freshly collected prior to the competition and then competitors put the dung in their mouth and spit it out. In one instance, the sheep defecated directly into a man's mouth.

    The competition is judged on who can spit the dung the furthest.

    In the pictures the event organiser, Joe Mahon, can be seen choosing a sheep and selecting pieces of dung ahead of the contest.

    Joe can also be seen measuring the distance that a piece of dung had landed.
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  • Anti-austerity protests, Athens, Greece - 15 Jul 2015
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    Anti-austerity protests, Athens, Greece - 15 Jul 2015
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Intime/Athen/REX Shutterstock (4903848x)
    A rioter is attempting to smash a cashpoint
    Anti-austerity protests, Athens, Greece - 15 Jul 2015
    The recent agreement between Greece and its creditors has sparked anger and controversy even among the governing parties as it seems not to take into account the bailout referendum result. Early in the morning 16th July, the Greek parliament agreed by majority to accept the tough package of tax rises, pension reforms and spending cuts demanded before a bailout.
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  • Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
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    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Shooter / Rex Features (2222131e)
    Fallow Deer attempting to keep warm in the snow
    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013

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  • Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
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    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Shooter / Rex Features (2222131c)
    Fallow Deer attempting to keep warm in the snow
    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013

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  • Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
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    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Shooter / Rex Features (2222131d)
    Fallow Deer attempting to keep warm in the snow
    Heavy snow in Britain - 24 Mar 2013

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  • Bog Snorkelling Triathlon as part of the World Alternative Games, at Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 25 Aug 2012
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    Bog Snorkelling Triathlon as part of the World Alternative Games, at Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 25 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1827549h)
    A snorkeller is attempting to take a phone-call on his suitably waterproofed Apple i-Phone as he tackles the Waen Rhyd Bog
    Bog Snorkelling Triathlon as part of the World Alternative Games, at Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, Britain - 25 Aug 2012

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  • The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
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    The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273921z )

    Gone Fishin'
    When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.

    Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.

    He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.

    "I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".

    When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.

    Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.

    "The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.

    "Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".

    However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.

    Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.

    "At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.

    "Some of them could barely move because they were so full".

    Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.

    Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.

    "The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA

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  • The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
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    The Family Life of Grizzly Bears, Katmai, Alaska
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 1273921m )

    Gone Fishin'
    When it comes to catching a salmon supper it would seem that some of these grizzlies know little more than the bear necessities.

    Professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse got to watch the hungry bears at work during a three week trip to Alaska during the heart of the salmon spawning season.

    He comments: "I was on foot with the grizzlies, no safety net, no car, just completely open.

    "I got very, very close and they weren't taking any notice of me whatsoever. They were just there to fish".

    When it comes to landing the perfect salmon there's a certain knack, which some bears have and some do not.

    Andy comments: "When fishing they wait for conditions to be right; when the incoming tide brings the salmon up the river to spawn.

    "The bears basically stand in the river looking and watching for fish in the water and when they spot one they will literally charge after it.

    "Some of them are really good but some are not the best fishermen on the planet and will simply charge around in circles without catching anything".

    However, during salmon spawning season even the least skilled bear can't help but get a bellyful of fish.

    Andy adds: "Some of the salmon runs we went to were incredible.

    "At places there were so many salmon the grizzlies would just watch them swimming between their legs because they'd eaten so many. They couldn't eat anymore.

    "Some of them could barely move because they were so full".

    Even the youngsters were keen to get in on the act with one small six month old cub, who would normally be too young to fish, trying his paw.

    Andy comments: "Spring cubs do not fish; they don't normally try, just stick close to mother. But this little guy was running backwards and forwards in the river fishing.

    "The water was deeper than he was but he was so close to catc...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QDRSBWGSA

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  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862i )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

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  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862j )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862f )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862h )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862g )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862d )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

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  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862b )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

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  • Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
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    Crocodile attacks wildebeest attempting to cross a river in the Masai Mara national park, Kenya, Africa - 15 Dec 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paolo Torchio/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316862e )

    Hungry Croc Takes Down Four Wildebeest
    This huge crocodile managed to kill four wildebeest in an incredible show of strength as thousands of the animals attempted to cross a river during a massive migration.

    In tense scenes the crafty croc emerged from the water and ambushed the herd as they ventured into the water in their search for new pastures.

    The migration is a famous annual event in which the wildebeest also have to contend with lions waiting for them on the other side.

    On this occasion it was the scaly predator who claimed victory over the clutch of wildebeest.

    Bizarrely, instead of eating them he left the animals floating in the stream.

    Photographer Paolo Torchio, 49, captured the incredible moments while on safari in Masai Mara national park, Kenya.

    He said: "This was very rare behaviour and I couldn't understand why the crocodile left the wildebeest after killing them.

    "It's almost unheard of and to be in the middle of such a chaotic moment is incredible. The smell, the dust and the noise is unforgettable.

    "This is the most dramatic moment of migration because you can be roasting all day in the sun and then suddenly everything happens within a few minutes."

    Paolo, who is originally from Turin, in Italy, but now lives in Kenya, added: "This is the moment photographers wait a lifetime to capture.

    "I've never seen anything like this before and I always try to communicate as much of the emotion of the situation as possible with my photos."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Paolo Torchio / Solent News / Rex Features

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

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  • Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
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    Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Wakefield/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316661f )

    Toad In The Hole
    This toad hopped away dazed but unharmed after almost being swallowed whole by a snake - before being dramatically spat back out.

    The amphibian had the lucky escape after secreting a foul-tasting liquid from the warts on its back as it was slowly consumed by the grass snake.

    British photographer Steve Wakefield, 53, watched as the snake writhed in disgust before regurgitating its intended meal.

    At first, in a bid to avoid being swallowed, the toad puffed itself up to look larger and scarier.

    However, the snake wasn't put off and simply dislocated its jaw before pouncing on the toad among reeds on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton.

    Steve, who watched the minute-long attack play out in front of him, said: "I was taking a stroll along the canal when I heard some thrashing about in the reads.

    "At first I thought I was looking at some kind of lizard because it seemed to have feet at the front but I then realised it was actually a toad in a snake's mouth.

    "The toad tried to defend itself by excreting the substance from its back, which gives it a very bad taste.

    "It went down a long way before it was regurgitated and limped away slowly.

    "The snake disappeared in the reeds in the other direction."

    Steve, from Northampton, added: "It was an aggressive attack with a lot of twisting about.

    "I was actually worried the snake would spit it out suddenly and bite me because I was pretty close."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Steve Wakefield / Solent News / Rex Features

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

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  • Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
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    Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Wakefield/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316661d )

    Toad In The Hole
    This toad hopped away dazed but unharmed after almost being swallowed whole by a snake - before being dramatically spat back out.

    The amphibian had the lucky escape after secreting a foul-tasting liquid from the warts on its back as it was slowly consumed by the grass snake.

    British photographer Steve Wakefield, 53, watched as the snake writhed in disgust before regurgitating its intended meal.

    At first, in a bid to avoid being swallowed, the toad puffed itself up to look larger and scarier.

    However, the snake wasn't put off and simply dislocated its jaw before pouncing on the toad among reeds on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton.

    Steve, who watched the minute-long attack play out in front of him, said: "I was taking a stroll along the canal when I heard some thrashing about in the reads.

    "At first I thought I was looking at some kind of lizard because it seemed to have feet at the front but I then realised it was actually a toad in a snake's mouth.

    "The toad tried to defend itself by excreting the substance from its back, which gives it a very bad taste.

    "It went down a long way before it was regurgitated and limped away slowly.

    "The snake disappeared in the reeds in the other direction."

    Steve, from Northampton, added: "It was an aggressive attack with a lot of twisting about.

    "I was actually worried the snake would spit it out suddenly and bite me because I was pretty close."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Steve Wakefield / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
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    Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Wakefield/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316661c )

    Toad In The Hole
    This toad hopped away dazed but unharmed after almost being swallowed whole by a snake - before being dramatically spat back out.

    The amphibian had the lucky escape after secreting a foul-tasting liquid from the warts on its back as it was slowly consumed by the grass snake.

    British photographer Steve Wakefield, 53, watched as the snake writhed in disgust before regurgitating its intended meal.

    At first, in a bid to avoid being swallowed, the toad puffed itself up to look larger and scarier.

    However, the snake wasn't put off and simply dislocated its jaw before pouncing on the toad among reeds on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton.

    Steve, who watched the minute-long attack play out in front of him, said: "I was taking a stroll along the canal when I heard some thrashing about in the reads.

    "At first I thought I was looking at some kind of lizard because it seemed to have feet at the front but I then realised it was actually a toad in a snake's mouth.

    "The toad tried to defend itself by excreting the substance from its back, which gives it a very bad taste.

    "It went down a long way before it was regurgitated and limped away slowly.

    "The snake disappeared in the reeds in the other direction."

    Steve, from Northampton, added: "It was an aggressive attack with a lot of twisting about.

    "I was actually worried the snake would spit it out suddenly and bite me because I was pretty close."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Steve Wakefield / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
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    Grass snake spits out foul tasting common toad after attempting to eat it, Northampton, Britain - 10 Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Wakefield/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1316661e )

    Toad In The Hole
    This toad hopped away dazed but unharmed after almost being swallowed whole by a snake - before being dramatically spat back out.

    The amphibian had the lucky escape after secreting a foul-tasting liquid from the warts on its back as it was slowly consumed by the grass snake.

    British photographer Steve Wakefield, 53, watched as the snake writhed in disgust before regurgitating its intended meal.

    At first, in a bid to avoid being swallowed, the toad puffed itself up to look larger and scarier.

    However, the snake wasn't put off and simply dislocated its jaw before pouncing on the toad among reeds on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton.

    Steve, who watched the minute-long attack play out in front of him, said: "I was taking a stroll along the canal when I heard some thrashing about in the reads.

    "At first I thought I was looking at some kind of lizard because it seemed to have feet at the front but I then realised it was actually a toad in a snake's mouth.

    "The toad tried to defend itself by excreting the substance from its back, which gives it a very bad taste.

    "It went down a long way before it was regurgitated and limped away slowly.

    "The snake disappeared in the reeds in the other direction."

    Steve, from Northampton, added: "It was an aggressive attack with a lot of twisting about.

    "I was actually worried the snake would spit it out suddenly and bite me because I was pretty close."

    MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Steve Wakefield / Solent News / Rex Features

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

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
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    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
    Editorial use only. No merchandising. Football Association and Premier League restrictions apply inc. no internet/mobile usage without FAPL license. It is the picture user's responsibility to adhere to all restrictions - for details contact Football Dataco
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Back Page Images / Rex Features ( 1206316e )
    A pitch invader has to be dragged away by security after attempting to get near to the World Cup Trophy before the World Cup Final between Spain and Holland
    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
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    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
    Editorial use only. No merchandising. Football Association and Premier League restrictions apply inc. no internet/mobile usage without FAPL license. It is the picture user's responsibility to adhere to all restrictions - for details contact Football Dataco
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Back Page Images / Rex Features ( 1206316c )
    A pitch invader has to be dragged away by security after attempting to get near to the World Cup Trophy before the World Cup Final between Spain and Holland
    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
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    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
    Editorial use only. No merchandising. Football Association and Premier League restrictions apply inc. no internet/mobile usage without FAPL license. It is the picture user's responsibility to adhere to all restrictions - for details contact Football Dataco
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Back Page Images / Rex Features ( 1206316b )
    A pitch invader has to be dragged away by security after attempting to get near to the World Cup Trophy before the World Cup Final between Spain and Holland
    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
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    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
    Editorial use only. No merchandising. Football Association and Premier League restrictions apply inc. no internet/mobile usage without FAPL license. It is the picture user's responsibility to adhere to all restrictions - for details contact Football Dataco
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Back Page Images / Rex Features ( 1206316d )
    A pitch invader has to be dragged away by security after attempting to get near to the World Cup Trophy before the World Cup Final between Spain and Holland
    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
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    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010
    Editorial use only. No merchandising. Football Association and Premier League restrictions apply inc. no internet/mobile usage without FAPL license. It is the picture user's responsibility to adhere to all restrictions - for details contact Football Dataco
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Back Page Images / Rex Features ( 1206316a )
    A pitch invader has to be dragged away by security after attempting to get near to the World Cup Trophy before the World Cup Final between Spain and Holland
    Netherlands v Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Final football match, Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11 Jul 2010

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
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    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175867e )

    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    ACROBATIC WILDCAT CATCHES QUICK BITE

    This agile cat performed a stunning acrobatic routine in a desperate bid to catch a dove for dinner.

    The African Wildcat had already devoured two doves at the same spot when he returned in search of a third meal.

    He leapt more than 6ft through the air and demonstrated a perfect pirouette and backflip routine as he tried to grab one of the birds.

    But, unfortunately for the cat, his prey got away.

    The extraordinary performance was captured by photographer Jaycee Rousseau in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana.

    Jaycee, 34, was driving through the park with his 33-year old-wife Suzaan when they spotted the Cape Turtle Doves by a waterhole.

    Just as they were about to drive away they noticed the cat lying in wait for the doves and whipped out the camera.

    Jaycee said: "We positioned our vehicle in the best position possible under the circumstances and out came the camera. Then we waited.

    "And the cat didn't disappoint. He jumped, caught a dove and ate it. Then he jumped a few times without catching anything and suddenly it was all over.

    "The next morning we went back to the waterhole, but the cat wasn't there. That same afternoon we went back again and sure enough the cat was there again.

    "Same story. We got the camera ready and waited. He jumped and caught a dove, went into the grass out of sight and ate it."

    Jaycee, who works as a banana packhouse manager on the family farm in Mpumalanga, South Africa, said the cat carried on hunting but fled when another car approached.

    He added: "The car only stayed a few minutes and drove off. We waited a while and after about ten...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EWGRNVEPL

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  • Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
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    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175867d )

    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    ACROBATIC WILDCAT CATCHES QUICK BITE

    This agile cat performed a stunning acrobatic routine in a desperate bid to catch a dove for dinner.

    The African Wildcat had already devoured two doves at the same spot when he returned in search of a third meal.

    He leapt more than 6ft through the air and demonstrated a perfect pirouette and backflip routine as he tried to grab one of the birds.

    But, unfortunately for the cat, his prey got away.

    The extraordinary performance was captured by photographer Jaycee Rousseau in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana.

    Jaycee, 34, was driving through the park with his 33-year old-wife Suzaan when they spotted the Cape Turtle Doves by a waterhole.

    Just as they were about to drive away they noticed the cat lying in wait for the doves and whipped out the camera.

    Jaycee said: "We positioned our vehicle in the best position possible under the circumstances and out came the camera. Then we waited.

    "And the cat didn't disappoint. He jumped, caught a dove and ate it. Then he jumped a few times without catching anything and suddenly it was all over.

    "The next morning we went back to the waterhole, but the cat wasn't there. That same afternoon we went back again and sure enough the cat was there again.

    "Same story. We got the camera ready and waited. He jumped and caught a dove, went into the grass out of sight and ate it."

    Jaycee, who works as a banana packhouse manager on the family farm in Mpumalanga, South Africa, said the cat carried on hunting but fled when another car approached.

    He added: "The car only stayed a few minutes and drove off. We waited a while and after about ten...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EWGRNVEPL

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
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    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175867c )

    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    ACROBATIC WILDCAT CATCHES QUICK BITE

    This agile cat performed a stunning acrobatic routine in a desperate bid to catch a dove for dinner.

    The African Wildcat had already devoured two doves at the same spot when he returned in search of a third meal.

    He leapt more than 6ft through the air and demonstrated a perfect pirouette and backflip routine as he tried to grab one of the birds.

    But, unfortunately for the cat, his prey got away.

    The extraordinary performance was captured by photographer Jaycee Rousseau in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana.

    Jaycee, 34, was driving through the park with his 33-year old-wife Suzaan when they spotted the Cape Turtle Doves by a waterhole.

    Just as they were about to drive away they noticed the cat lying in wait for the doves and whipped out the camera.

    Jaycee said: "We positioned our vehicle in the best position possible under the circumstances and out came the camera. Then we waited.

    "And the cat didn't disappoint. He jumped, caught a dove and ate it. Then he jumped a few times without catching anything and suddenly it was all over.

    "The next morning we went back to the waterhole, but the cat wasn't there. That same afternoon we went back again and sure enough the cat was there again.

    "Same story. We got the camera ready and waited. He jumped and caught a dove, went into the grass out of sight and ate it."

    Jaycee, who works as a banana packhouse manager on the family farm in Mpumalanga, South Africa, said the cat carried on hunting but fled when another car approached.

    He added: "The car only stayed a few minutes and drove off. We waited a while and after about ten...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EWGRNVEPL

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
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    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175867b )

    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    ACROBATIC WILDCAT CATCHES QUICK BITE

    This agile cat performed a stunning acrobatic routine in a desperate bid to catch a dove for dinner.

    The African Wildcat had already devoured two doves at the same spot when he returned in search of a third meal.

    He leapt more than 6ft through the air and demonstrated a perfect pirouette and backflip routine as he tried to grab one of the birds.

    But, unfortunately for the cat, his prey got away.

    The extraordinary performance was captured by photographer Jaycee Rousseau in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana.

    Jaycee, 34, was driving through the park with his 33-year old-wife Suzaan when they spotted the Cape Turtle Doves by a waterhole.

    Just as they were about to drive away they noticed the cat lying in wait for the doves and whipped out the camera.

    Jaycee said: "We positioned our vehicle in the best position possible under the circumstances and out came the camera. Then we waited.

    "And the cat didn't disappoint. He jumped, caught a dove and ate it. Then he jumped a few times without catching anything and suddenly it was all over.

    "The next morning we went back to the waterhole, but the cat wasn't there. That same afternoon we went back again and sure enough the cat was there again.

    "Same story. We got the camera ready and waited. He jumped and caught a dove, went into the grass out of sight and ate it."

    Jaycee, who works as a banana packhouse manager on the family farm in Mpumalanga, South Africa, said the cat carried on hunting but fled when another car approached.

    He added: "The car only stayed a few minutes and drove off. We waited a while and after about ten...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EWGRNVEPL

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
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    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1175867a )

    Acrobatic cat attempting to catch birds, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa and Botswana border - Apr 2010
    ACROBATIC WILDCAT CATCHES QUICK BITE

    This agile cat performed a stunning acrobatic routine in a desperate bid to catch a dove for dinner.

    The African Wildcat had already devoured two doves at the same spot when he returned in search of a third meal.

    He leapt more than 6ft through the air and demonstrated a perfect pirouette and backflip routine as he tried to grab one of the birds.

    But, unfortunately for the cat, his prey got away.

    The extraordinary performance was captured by photographer Jaycee Rousseau in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, which straddles the border between South Africa and Botswana.

    Jaycee, 34, was driving through the park with his 33-year old-wife Suzaan when they spotted the Cape Turtle Doves by a waterhole.

    Just as they were about to drive away they noticed the cat lying in wait for the doves and whipped out the camera.

    Jaycee said: "We positioned our vehicle in the best position possible under the circumstances and out came the camera. Then we waited.

    "And the cat didn't disappoint. He jumped, caught a dove and ate it. Then he jumped a few times without catching anything and suddenly it was all over.

    "The next morning we went back to the waterhole, but the cat wasn't there. That same afternoon we went back again and sure enough the cat was there again.

    "Same story. We got the camera ready and waited. He jumped and caught a dove, went into the grass out of sight and ate it."

    Jaycee, who works as a banana packhouse manager on the family farm in Mpumalanga, South Africa, said the cat carried on hunting but fled when another car approached.

    He added: "The car only stayed a few minutes and drove off. We waited a while and after about ten...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EWGRNVEPL

    DUKAS/REX

     

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