Images Dated 2012

Us-Fleet Week-Tall Ships

The US Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle sails past the Statute of Liberty May 23, 2012 in New York. The tall ship is participating in Fleet Week events in New York. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT / AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERT

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Two Week-old Eastern Bongo Calf and Mother

A two week-old Eastern Bongo calf walks beside her mother at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. Eastern (or Highlands) Bongos are critically endangered with as few as 75 remaining in small groups of 6 to 12 animals in their Kenyan upland range. Bongo are one of the largest species of antelope in the world and are recognised by their striking russet colour and large antlers which extend over their backs. AFP PHOTO/William WEST / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

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Sweden-Christmas-Santa-Winter-Games-Feature

Two Santas from Japan pose for a picture before the start of Santa Clause Winter Games in Gallivare, above the polar circle in northern Sweden on November 17, 2012. Santas from all over the world gather this weekend for the Santa Claus Winter Games where they will practice "Reindeer"-ride, Porridge-eating, Santa-Karaoke, Kicksled Sack Race and Santas Christmas-eve. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / AFP PHOTO / JONATHAN NACKSTRAND

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