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  • HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
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    HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    12/09/2024. Gosport, UK.

    Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent opposite the Isle of Wight after completing operational sea training off the south coast. An investigation is underway after a Merlin helicopter, from the carrier, ditched in the sea during a night exercise on 4/09/2024 killing Pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon and injuring two other crew members.

    Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid / eyevine

    Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
    T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
    E: info@eyevine.com
    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    © Peter Macdiarmid

     

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
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    HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    12/09/2024. Gosport, UK.

    Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent opposite the Isle of Wight after completing operational sea training off the south coast. An investigation is underway after a Merlin helicopter, from the carrier, ditched in the sea during a night exercise on 4/09/2024 killing Pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon and injuring two other crew members.

    Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid / eyevine

    Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
    T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
    E: info@eyevine.com
    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    © Peter Macdiarmid

     

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    DUKAS_174797142_EYE
    HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    12/09/2024. Gosport, UK.

    Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent opposite the Isle of Wight after completing operational sea training off the south coast. An investigation is underway after a Merlin helicopter, from the carrier, ditched in the sea during a night exercise on 4/09/2024 killing Pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon and injuring two other crew members.

    Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid / eyevine

    Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
    T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
    E: info@eyevine.com
    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    © Peter Macdiarmid

     

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
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    HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    12/09/2024. Gosport, UK.

    Swimmers exercise in Stokes Bay as Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent opposite the Isle of Wight after completing operational sea training off the south coast. An investigation is underway after a Merlin helicopter, from the carrier, ditched in the sea during a night exercise on 4/09/2024 killing Pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon and injuring two other crew members.

    Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid / eyevine

    Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
    T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
    E: info@eyevine.com
    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    © Peter Macdiarmid

     

  • HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    DUKAS_174797141_EYE
    HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent in Gosport, UK.
    12/09/2024. Gosport, UK.

    Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in The Solent opposite the Isle of Wight after completing operational sea training off the south coast. An investigation is underway after a Merlin helicopter, from the carrier, ditched in the sea during a night exercise on 4/09/2024 killing Pilot Lt Rhodri Leyshon and injuring two other crew members.

    Photo credit: Peter Macdiarmid / eyevine

    Contact eyevine for more information about using this image:
    T: +44 (0) 20 8709 8709
    E: info@eyevine.com
    http:///www.eyevine.com (FOTO: DUKAS/EYEVINE)

    © Peter Macdiarmid

     

  • NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
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    NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
    July 24, 2018 - Ryde, Great Britain, United Kingdom - 26-year-old student from London Hannah Reading finds a creative way to cool off on the Isle of Wight in Ryde. ..JULY 24th 2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
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    NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
    July 24, 2018 - Ryde, Great Britain, United Kingdom - 26-year-old student from London Hannah Reading finds a creative way to cool off on the Isle of Wight in Ryde. ..JULY 24th 2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
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    NEWS - Hitzewelle - Europa sucht Abkühlung
    July 24, 2018 - Ryde, Great Britain, United Kingdom - 26-year-old student from London Hannah Reading finds a creative way to cool off on the Isle of Wight in Ryde. ..JULY 24th 2018 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
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    FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
    December 3, 2017 - Swindon, Great Britain, United Kingdom - Hundreds attend the Santa Dash Run in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Ryde, Isle of White...DECEMBER 3rd 2017 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
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    FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
    December 3, 2017 - Swindon, Great Britain, United Kingdom - Hundreds attend the Santa Dash Run in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Ryde, Isle of White...DECEMBER 3rd 2017 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
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    FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
    December 3, 2017 - Swindon, Great Britain, United Kingdom - Hundreds attend the Santa Dash Run in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Ryde, Isle of White...DECEMBER 3rd 2017 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
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    FEATURE - Chlaus-Rennen in London
    December 3, 2017 - Swindon, Great Britain, United Kingdom - Hundreds attend the Santa Dash Run in aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Ryde, Isle of White...DECEMBER 3rd 2017 (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - BAFTA Children's Awards in London: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
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    PEOPLE - BAFTA Children's Awards in London: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock (7449776ax)
    Dave Skinner, Sid Cole and Steve Ryde winners of Entertainment Award for 'Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-up'
    BAFTA Children's Awards 2016, Press Room, London, UK - 20 Nov 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - BAFTA Children's Awards in London: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
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    PEOPLE - BAFTA Children's Awards in London: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock (7449776ba)
    Dave Skinner, Sid Cole and Steve Ryde winners of Entertainment Award for 'Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-up'
    BAFTA Children's Awards 2016, Press Room, London, UK - 20 Nov 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947f )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947e )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947d )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947c )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947b )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1215947a )
    I'm just Kookie about you ducky!
    They should be predator and prey but this baby Kookaburra and tiny duckling have struck up an extraordinary friendship on the Isle of Wight, UK.
    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch. But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth. Kookie was saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde in the Isle of Wight, after they feared his parents would kill him.
    And the duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds. Keepers took a chance and decided to see what would happen if they were put together.The duckling instantly cuddled up under Kookie's protective wing, thinking he was his mum and, amazingly, Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent. SEE OUR COPY FOR THE FULL STORY.
    Pictured here
    The Kookaburra And The Duckling
    They should be predator and prey but this Kookaburra and tiny duckling have confounded experts by striking up an extraordinary friendship.

    In the wild, the six-week old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an exceptionally unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare two-days-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was thought too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/ELTWOXWSV

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1215947e)
    Kookie the kookaburra and the young Madagascar Teal duckling
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    In the wild, the 6-week-old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare 2-day-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his mum.

    So their keepers cautiously introduced the pair.

    To their amazement the duckling instantly cuddled up under the Kookaburra's protective wing and Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent.

    While they are hopeful the pair will remain friends for life, staff at the wildlife park admit they may have to separate them in future.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1215947d)
    Kookie the kookaburra and the young Madagascar Teal duckling
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    In the wild, the 6-week-old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare 2-day-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his mum.

    So their keepers cautiously introduced the pair.

    To their amazement the duckling instantly cuddled up under the Kookaburra's protective wing and Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent.

    While they are hopeful the pair will remain friends for life, staff at the wildlife park admit they may have to separate them in future.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1215947c)
    Kookie the kookaburra and the young Madagascar Teal duckling
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    In the wild, the 6-week-old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare 2-day-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his mum.

    So their keepers cautiously introduced the pair.

    To their amazement the duckling instantly cuddled up under the Kookaburra's protective wing and Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent.

    While they are hopeful the pair will remain friends for life, staff at the wildlife park admit they may have to separate them in future.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
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    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1215947b)
    Kookie the kookaburra and the young Madagascar Teal duckling
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    In the wild, the 6-week-old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare 2-day-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his mum.

    So their keepers cautiously introduced the pair.

    To their amazement the duckling instantly cuddled up under the Kookaburra's protective wing and Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent.

    While they are hopeful the pair will remain friends for life, staff at the wildlife park admit they may have to separate them in future.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    DUKAS_21607791_REX
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1215947a)
    Kookie the kookaburra and the young Madagascar Teal duckling
    Duckling befriends young kookaburra, Seaview Wildlife Encounter, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Britain - 08 Aug 2010
    In the wild, the 6-week-old Kookaburra, called Kookie, would not have thought twice about eating his companion for lunch.

    But the pair seem to have developed an unusual bond - after both being orphaned at birth.

    Kookie had to be saved by staff at the Seaview Wildlife Encounter, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, after his parents went crazy and killed their other two offspring.

    And the rare 2-day-old Madagascar Teal duckling was rescued from one of the park's aviaries because he was too small to defend himself against larger birds.

    Initially the pair were kept separate but staff had concerns for the tiny duckling, who was obviously lonely and missing his mum.

    So their keepers cautiously introduced the pair.

    To their amazement the duckling instantly cuddled up under the Kookaburra's protective wing and Kookie didn't seem to mind playing the caring parent.

    While they are hopeful the pair will remain friends for life, staff at the wildlife park admit they may have to separate them in future.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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