Panda-style: Giant bear gets in on the Gangnam craze as he dances on his back legs

-Qin Chuan strikes up pose that looks just like Psy's hit routine -Playmate LeLe unimpressed and chews bamboo instead By Steve Robson It's the most successful Youtube video of all time, now even giant pandas are doing their own version of the famous Gangnam dance. Zoo keepers watched in amazement as Qin Chuan stood up on his hind legs and assumed a pose with an uncanny resemblance to Psy's smash hit routine. Unfortunately his playmate LeLe seemed more interested in chewing on bamboo leaves. Dancing on ice: Qin Chuan jumps up and assumes the now famous Gangnam pose Cool moves: Qin Chuan gets into the groove at China's Jinbao Amusement...

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Just wait until I get you home: Lion cubs covered in mud after playtime at Longleat (but mom's clearly not looking forward to doing the washing)

-The group couldn't resist rolling in the dirt on first trip out -First-time mothers Nikata and Louisa seemed unimpressed -Four males and four females born at Longleat Safari park in August By Steve Robson After finally being let out to play for the first time, these impatient lion cubs couldn't wait to get rolling around the dirt with a playful game of stuck in the mud. The eight cubs - four males and four females - were born in August but they had not been allowed to join the rest of the pride at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park in Wiltshire until now. The pouring rain didn't deter them from enjoying themselves and in fact made playing...

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The cute Christmas pictures that will melt even the coldest heart: Adorable snaps of kittens, puppies, and lambs in festive hats

-Photographer Mark Taylor, from Guildford, has earned himself the title 'Master of Cuteness' for snaps like these -He follows in the footsteps of his renowned photographer mother Jane Burton who passed away in 2007 By Amanda Williams Even the coldest-hearted Scrooge would be melted by these adorable Christmas animals. Dressed in Santa hats or playing with tinsel the merry models start their careers early - aged just six weeks old. And it's a fine art for photographer Mark Taylor, from Guildford, who has to distract the kittens and puppies just enough so they don't eat the props. Hey, that's my hat! Photographer Mark Taylor supplies card...

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Playtime for panda! Giant cub loves nothing better than a swing in the snow

By Daily Mail Reporter He may be playing in sub-zero temperatures but this adorable giant panda could still melt any heart. The lovable bear clearly relished the snowfall at at Yantai Zoo in Shandong Province, China, yesterday as he rolls around in the white stuff. First of all the brave panda shows off his skills on the climbing frame by crawling along upside down. But it seems he only had eyes for the tyre swing. Fearless: The giant panda shows off his skills as he crawls upside down on the snow-covered climbing frame Not tyred out yet: The panda moves on to the tyre swing as he rolls around in the snow Oops: The panda tips over...

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Little donkey is plodding on towards Christmas after being born premature

-Nikolaus the foal was born at Berg Zoo in Halle, Germany, at just 8.3kg -Birth came as Germany prepared to mark inspiration for Father Christmas By Alex Gore This little donkey is plodding on towards Christmas after taking zookeepers by surprise when he was born premature. Worried staff at Berg Zoo in Halle, east Germany, kept a round the clock vigil for two days when Nikolaus was born weighing just 8.3kg. But after plenty of love, attention and bottle feeding, the foal pulled through and became strong enough to join his mother in her stables. Adorable: The foal weighed just8.3kg when he was born at Berg Zoo in Halle, east Germany, this...

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Santa paws, claws and even hooves! Cute dogs, lizards and horses dress up just like Father Christmas (but they don't exactly seem thrilled)

By Becky Evans Forget Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, dogs dressed as Father Christmas are just as cute. And who needs Little Donkey, when you have the Holiday Horse. As these adorable pictures show, cats and dogs, lizards, rabbits, horses and even goats can get just as festive as their owners. All dressed up: But he doesn't look a happy bunny does he - despite the time of year? Christmas helper: This pampered pooch looks happy to be dressed as Santa Not so merry: This little dog has donned a Christmas hat but does not look like he is in the festive spirit Holiday cheer: This cheeky poodle is certainly enjoying the Christmas gear Fashion...

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The real pony express! Hilarious moment mystery woman boards subway train with Shetland

-Subway passengers in Berlin were surprised to share their carriage with a pony -Angry rail authorities say the police have been informed of the incident By Harriet Cooke A pony perplexing German commuters on the subway has become the latest internet sensation. A YouTube video of the brown Shetland pony's antics on Berlin's S-Bahn - an overground subway similar to London's Tube - has been watched nearly a quarter of a million times since it was posted on Thursday. A mystery blonde woman, in her twenties, can be seen nonchalantly leading her horse on to the train. Scroll down for video Shock: The mystery blonde woman, in her twenties,...

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Who said Rottweilers were scary? Adorable video shows a baby boy giggling as dog licks his hands

By Daily Mail Reporter Rottweilers have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but one fierce-looking member of the breed was not match for a baby who ended up having the last laugh. A heart-warming video posted on YouTube shows a little boy named Dylan, who was six months old at the time, having a laugh attack when confronted by the family dog, a large Rottweiler named Brodie. In the 48-second video uploaded by Dylan’s mother, the pooch towering over the baby lying on the floor begins licking his little hand, sending Dylan into a laugh fit. Scroll down to watch video Best pals: A mother posted a video online showing her six-month-old...

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