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Iranian bikers lend their one helmet to the goat passenger. Bizarre video shows two men and a goat going for a rideIt's believed to have been caught on camera in Iran By Leon Watson Published: 09:12 GMT, 2 June 2014 | Updated: 13:41 GMT, 2 June 2014 This cool kid shows goats can ride motorbikes too.

Iranian bikers lend their one helmet to the goat passenger

And, just to be on the safe side, the farm animal is wearing a helmet. The bizarre clip showing two men and a goat going for a ride is believed to have been taken on a street in the city of Qazvin, in north-western Iran. Scroll down for video What's that? As the motorbike approaches you can see that not only does it have two men on board, it also has two goats A motorbike is seen out of the window of a car coming up behind it. As the car passes the animal is clearly seen being carried on the back by two men, who are believed to be farmers. And one of them, while hanging on tight, gives a wave. The clip was posted on video sharing site LiveLeak yesterday and already had more than 13,000 views.

Birds of a feather: Hundreds of twitchers flock to see first ever sighting of rare short-toed eagle in UK after it lost its way. News of the short-toed eagle landing in Dorset led to hundreds of people flooding to nature reserve over the weekendThe bird usually migrates from sub-Saharan Africa to southern France, Spain, Turkey and Russia Experts say this one-year-old eagle becomes the first on mainland Britain after getting lost en route to the Med On only two other occasions has the species headed too far north: Jersey in 1999 and Scilly Isles in 2011.

Birds of a feather: Hundreds of twitchers flock to see first ever sighting of rare short-toed eagle in UK after it lost its way

Heartwarming love in the freezing cold: A polar bear mother cuddles up with her cub. Proud mum showed off her baby at Novosibirsk Zoo in Russia by showering it with affection and cuddlesMother Gerda lovingly rolled around in the cold snow nestling her daughter into her chestThe photographs were taken by photographer Vera Salnitskaya, 29 By Tara Brady Published: 16:59 GMT, 21 April 2014 | Updated: 15:00 GMT, 22 April 2014 A mother's true love for her child has been captured in this set of photographs taken of a polar bear and her cub.

Heartwarming love in the freezing cold: A polar bear mother cuddles up with her cub

The proud mum showed off her baby at Novosibirsk Zoo in Russia by showering it with affection and cuddles. Tawny owl chick caught out by torrential downpour. Ten-inch-tall bird tried to fly the nest but was caught out in a rainstormFound by wildlife photographer Robert Fuller in Thixendale, YorkshireMr Fuller, 41, has since rescued even more chicks who hatched nearby By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:47 GMT, 30 May 2014 | Updated: 09:56 GMT, 30 May 2014 This soggy tawny owl chick looks like he needs a fluffy towel.

Tawny owl chick caught out by torrential downpour

The tiny bird got soaked when he tried to fly the nest during a rainstorm – but ended up on the ground and unable to get back up. Luckily, he was found by wildlife photographer Robert Fuller, who put him in a box to dry out before returning him to the nest in Thixendale, North Yorkshire. Soggy: The tiny bird got soaked trying to fly the nest during a rain storm but ended up on the ground, trapped. Family of grinning monkeys on beach strike photo album poses for photographer. By Emma Thomas Published: 11:42 GMT, 14 January 2014 | Updated: 16:23 GMT, 14 January 2014 These cheeky monkeys appear to be posing for a series of holiday snaps in a bid to escape the January blues.

Family of grinning monkeys on beach strike photo album poses for photographer

With their big grins and human-like poses the black macaques look like a happy family enjoying their time in sunnier climates. Photographer Simone Sbaraglia, 41, captured the funny scenes on a trip to North Sulawesi, Indonesia, where the monkeys are endemic but critically endangered due to poaching and loss of habitat. Scroll down for video.

Polar eclipse! Lonely bear spreads himself over some rocks and catches some zzzzz under a full moon. Italian Marco Gaiotti , 30, took these photographs of this sleepy polar bear in Northern Svalbard Archipelago By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:26 GMT, 14 January 2014 | Updated: 11:27 GMT, 14 January 2014 With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night.

Polar eclipse! Lonely bear spreads himself over some rocks and catches some zzzzz under a full moon

Animal selfies are taking Twitter by storm. Hundreds of #animalselfies have been posted on the social networking site Selfies include pictures of monkeys, horses and even bearded dragonsComes after 'selfie' was named the word of the year by Oxford Dictionaries By Suzannah Hills Published: 10:41 GMT, 8 January 2014 | Updated: 05:52 GMT, 9 January 2014 It was one of the biggest trends of 2013 - the selfie.

Animal selfies are taking Twitter by storm

But just a few days into the new year and a new craze has already taken over - the animal selfie. Twitter has been inundated with posts of animals pulling their best poses for the camera next to the hashtag #animalselfies. And it's not just cats and dogs getting in on the action, with monkeys, horses and even bearded dragons getting involved.

Smile! Adorable moment an affectionate baby sea lion leaps onto a boat and cuddles up to a passenger caught on camera. By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 03:51 GMT, 10 June 2013 | Updated: 11:42 GMT, 10 June 2013 One lucky sailor had an incredible experience when a baby sea lion boarded his boat in California then spent over half an hour affectionately snuggling into his leg.

Adorable moment an affectionate baby sea lion leaps onto a boat and cuddles up to a passenger caught on camera

The man, called J.R. Gilkinson, uploaded a video of the astonishing event to YouTube where it has had 290,000 views. Water vole enjoys the last day of summer with a feast in its own little house. Tiny water vole appears to be recreating a scene from The Wind in the WillowsDelightful images captured by wildlife photographer Mark Bridger near his home in Kent By Lizzie Edmonds Published: 17:58 GMT, 5 September 2013 | Updated: 07:05 GMT, 6 September 2013 Sitting in its make-shift nest nibbling away at his lunch, this hungry vole seems to be recreating a scene from the classic tale: The Wind in the Willows.

Water vole enjoys the last day of summer with a feast in its own little house

But rather than a lavish banquet laid on by Mr Toad, this chap is happy with a more modest treat. The water vole chewed on a large piece of pond weed while surveying his surroundings, a freshwater pond in Kent. Time for lunch! Brazen raccoon steals cat's dinner right in front of them (and don't miss his hilarious getaway) By James Nye Published: 02:47 GMT, 22 July 2013 | Updated: 18:03 GMT, 24 July 2013 One cocky raccoon gate-crashes three cats eating their dinner and then proceeds to hilariously make his get away on two feet - with his hands full of food.

Brazen raccoon steals cat's dinner right in front of them (and don't miss his hilarious getaway)

Brazenly walking up to the cats while they stare idly on, the naughty raccoon simply starts helping himself to the feline's water and feed - shooing away the cats if they get too close. At one point it seems the cat feed is simply too dry for the picking raccoon, who starts to create a mix using the water and feed before shoveling it into his mouth.

Owl about that! Breathtaking photographs show moment owl captures tiny mouse and eats it for dinner. The photographs were taken by wildlife photographer Tom Samuelson in MinnesotaWith its wings outstretched, the bird swoops in on its prey before tucking into the tasty meal By Tara Brady Published: 09:26 GMT, 23 April 2013 | Updated: 09:51 GMT, 23 April 2013 This incredible sequence of photographs has captured the deadly moment a great grey owl swoops down on an unassuming mouse and snags its prey. The majestic bird swoops from the sky to snatch the tiny rodent from the ground below. Wings spread and talons outstretched, the magnificent bird grabs its prey and firmly clutches in its beak before tucking into the tasty meal. Majestic: The great grey owl swoops down on the tiny mouse which has no chance of escaping The shots were captured in February by photographer Tom Samuelson, 55, while taking photographs along the Lake Superior shoreline just south of Two Harbors in Minnesota, U.S. 'Although owls are notoriously shy creatures it is possible to get up close and personal with them.

This polar bear is so beautiful he looks like a sculpture in Kansas Zoo. Nikita the polar bear pictured splashing about in pool in stunning photosHuge 1,000lb animal shown hurling himself into the water backwardsAppeared to be showing off for his mate, Berlin, as she looked on By Sam Adams Published: 13:12 GMT, 3 April 2013 | Updated: 06:57 GMT, 4 April 2013 This huge polar bear resembles a finely carved statue as he is captured hurling himself backwards into a pool in this stunning photograph. The 1,000lb predator launched himself acrobatically into the air before crashing down into the water with his giant paws outstretched. Breathtaking beauty of the battling birds: Incredible pictures of scrapping starlings are so sharp you can see every last feather. The birds locked beaks over scraps on a bird feeder, in MerseysideThey were taken by twitcher and nature photographer Steve Ward He was on hand with camera to capture starlings as they battled for share By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:49 GMT, 26 June 2013 | Updated: 20:02 GMT, 26 June 2013 They may be small and dainty, but when it comes to their food, they certainly put up a good fight.

This fiercely fought battle between two young starlings has been documented by a bird lover in a series of stunning images. With feathers flying, the two birds locked beaks as they started to fight it out over scraps of food on a bird feeder, in Merseyside, Liverpool. Hopping back as the world's fattest Easter bunny: Hungry rabbit Ralph weighs in at 3st 8lbs... that's heavier than an average three-year-old child. He eats a diet of cabbage, broccoli, corn on the cob, sweetcorn, half a cucumber, a carrot, half a bag of watercress, two sweet apples, two slices of brown bread and Weetabix with cream crackers EVERY single day.

By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:29 GMT, 31 March 2013 | Updated: 13:26 GMT, 1 April 2013 A rabbit named Ralph has reclaimed his crown as the world's fattest Easter bunny after munching his way to almost FOUR stone in weight. Hungry Ralph, aged four, held the title in 2010 before being overtaken by fellow Continental Giant Darius, who ballooned to three-and-a-half stone. Owner Pauline Grant says Ralph, who is over three-foot long and weighs more than an average three-year-old child, now tips the scales at 3-st 8lbs. Can we have a cuddle, mum? Three-month-old polar bear cubs don't take no for answer from their poor, tired mother (but who wouldn't want to hug one?) Photographer Matthias Breiter captured mother and cubs close up at Wapusk National Park near Manitoba, Canada By Emily Davies Published: 17:05 GMT, 8 February 2013 | Updated: 21:07 GMT, 8 February 2013 An exhausted mother polar bear cooled down on ice while her trio of adorable cubs playfully wrestled with each other.

Stunning images show the cubs, thought to be just three months old, demanding their mother's attention all day as they clambered over her. But, the doting female adult remained patient with her babies despite the fact she always had to be on the lookout for danger. Hugh Warwick trained a Robin to eat from his hand. Shoebill appears to smile as it is released into the wild after being rescued from poachers.

Evil poachers steal chicks to sell on to zoos and private collectorsGiant birds stand up to 4ft tall and their beaks can be a risk to humans. Bear caught on security camera stealing entire dumpster full of tasty leftovers from Colorado restaurant. Mother and baby elephant play together as they cool off in enclosure's pond during Australia's record breaking summer temperatures. The touching moment a rare and hairless baby joey takes first tentative peek from his mother¿s pouch FIVE MONTHS after his birth and is rewarded with a kiss.

The endangered Matschie tree kangaroo was born around five months agoThe captivity-bred creature will remain in the pouch for several more months. Bald dwarf rabbit is born without any fur on his body and has to be covered with suncream to protect his skin. Hilarious video catches Sloopy the dancing Chihuahua Conga dancing for leftover turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Adorable tiny panda cub melts hearts at Taiwan zoo as she rolls around and gets a lick from her mother. Little Yuan Zai was the first Giant Panda to be born in TaiwanStaff at Taipei Zoo are caring for her around the clockNew pictures show tiny cub rolling around and being cradled by its mother. Almost human: Photographer's intimate studio portraits that show wild creatures making unnervingly similar gestures to us. Eight-ton orca leaps 15ft into the air to finally capture dolphin after two-hour chase. The dolphin was originally part of a small group swimming off the Mexican coastBut the others managed to get away - leaving it at the mercy of a whole pod of whales.

Meet the Sloths: Cuter than your average reality TV stars. Well that's one way to get your five a day! Greedy Gorilla steals all his playmates carrots. Rare humpback whale spotted off Australian shores. Animal Planet Series Debut- "Meet the Sloths" Fox and hedgehog captured eating together on night-time camera.