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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 | By Phil Bicker | 0

Animal Magic: Captivating Creatures

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Johannes Eisele—AFP/Getty Images
A zebra in its enclosure in Berlin's Zoo.
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LightBox presents a selection of recent news images that reveal the endless wonder of the animal kingdom.

Whether cute and cuddly, wild or exotic, animals hold a fascination in all humans. BBC wildlife documentaries and National Geographic stories come to mind when recalling great animal imagery, but animal magic is not only confined to natural habitat—it extends to a life of domesticity or captivity, a life where constant surprises and intriguing photography of our furry and feathered friends can be found on a daily basis.

Also on LightBox: See the first installment of Animal Magic.

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