Snapshots of an ever-changing world: The incredible moments in nature that will shock and delight

By Daily Mail ReporterThese incredible photographs show nature's beauty and brutality in equal measure.Some will delight, others will shock, but all capture the stunning variety that exists in the animal kingdom and the interactions that go on there.In one, an eagle lunges at a hungry fox, while another shows a terrified baboon struggling to free itself from its shackles among a group of children.Get off my lunch: This eagle was eating a carcass in Bulgaria's Sinite Kamani National Park when the fox tried to snatch the meal. But the bird was having none of itDistressing: A terrified yellow baboon tries to break free from its shackles as it is...

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Who are you calling two-faced? Meet Venus the famous chimera cat who's winning fans world-wide with her striking appearance

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER When there seems to be a new cute kitten gaining YouTube fame each week, it’s tough to stand out from the cat crowd. But that’s certainly not a problem for Venus – the ‘two-faced’ cat who is the internet star du jour. The feline’s face is perfectly divided in two – one half is jet black while the other is calico. And, as if this wasn’t enough, her eyes are different colours too – one is ice blue, the other is green. Who you calling two-faced? Venus - with her face perfectly divided into two colours and with her different coloured eyes - is the internet star of the momentVenus is known as a chimera cat because of her genetic...

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The marmots and me: The Schoolboy, 8, who has struck up a remarkable friendship with a colony of alpine animals

By Rachel McdermottThey are notoriously shy around humans, beating their tails and chattering their teeth to try to warn us off before emitting loud whistles to tell other members of their colony to flee.But when these alpine marmots see Matteo Walch, they scuttle to his side and show him nothing but affection.The eight-year-old built up a remarkable relationship with the creatures since first being taken to see them by his nature-loving family four years ago.Special bond: Matteo Walch has struck up an unlikely friendship with a group of marmots in the Austrian AlpsThe family return to visit the colony in Groslocker in the Austrian Alps for two...

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Have Prince Harry's naked high-jinks in Sin City cost him his latest girlfriend?

•Model Cressida Bonas, 23, has been dating the prince over the summer•She has hinted she wants 'time out' after seeing the pictures on the internet•Enjoyed holiday with Harry on Richard Branson's island before Vegas jaunt•'He's ruined his chances now...Harry's blown it,' says friend of heiress•Woman at party ready to 'tell all' on TV about the Prince's behaviourBy Katie Nicholl ..Prince Harry’s naked high-jinks in Las Vegas may have cost him his latest girlfriend.Model Cressida Bonas, 23, a Leeds University graduate who has been dating the Prince over the summer, is said to have been ‘humiliated’ by the pictures of Harry enjoying the company...

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Neil Armstrong dead at 82: First man to walk on the Moon passes away following heart surgery, 43 years after giant leap for mankind

•Former astronaut Neil Armstrong captained Apollo 11 mission to the moon•He and fellow NASA astronaut Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin spent nearly three hours on lunar surface•Served in U.S. Navy in Korean War and flew 78 missions during combat•After lunar landing, took worldwide tour with Apollo 11 crew and met Queen Elizabeth II during 38-day journey•Famously stayed out of public view following moon landing; friends said he had no interest in becoming a noveltyBy Beth StebnerNeil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 82, after suffering complications from heart surgery, his family said in a statement.Earlier this month,...

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Woman slashed her Springer Spaniel's head, nose and body 31 times... and then called the police to blame it on an intruder

•Kim Edmonds was found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to her dog•She slashed her two Springer Spaniels, one sustained 31 lacerations and burns•Pending a psychiatric report, Edmonds could serve a maximum of six months in jail•After the attack she made an emergency call to police, claiming an intruder had attacked her and her dogs•Investigators discovered her injuries were self-inflictedBy Alex Ward..A woman is facing a jail sentence for slashing her dog’s head, nose and body 31 times before cutting herself and telling police it was an intruder.Kim Edmonds, 21, carried out the cruel attack on her springer spaniel Stig which left him mutilated...

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Wombs with a view: Revolutionary four-dimensional imaging reveals spectacular photos of mammal embryos that already look just like mum

By Daily Mail ReporterThey may grow to be very different beasts, but these breathtaking images reveal how surprisingly similar the beginning of life can be for the animal kingdom.Captured using revolutionary four-dimensional scanning technology, scientists have managed to shed light on the world of mammals inside the womb.As diverse a bunch as they are - elephant, dog, dolphin and penguin are all shown united by their similar stages of development.An Asian elephant foetus after 12 months in the womb, catching some shut eye before she takes her first heavy steps in the world in just under a year's time. The gestation period for an elephant is...

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