Images Dated 8th February 2010

1961 Le Mans 24 hours

1961 Le Mans 24 hours.
Le Mans, France. 10-11 June 1961.
The cars and drivers make the traditional LeMans start behind Jean Kerguen/Jacques Dewez (#1 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato). Roy Salvadori/Tony Maggs (#4 Aston Martin DBR1), Ludovico Scarfiotti/Nino Vaccarella (#9 Maserati Tipo 63), eventual winner Olivier Gendebien/Phil Hill (#10 Ferrari 250TR Testa Rossa) and Lucien Bianchi/Georges Berger (#15 Ferrari 250GT SWB) are among the first away.
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An Asayel camel looks on during the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival in Al Gharbia

An "Asayel" camel looks on during the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival in Al Gharbia (the Western Region) of Abu Dhabi, February 8, 2010. The annual event is divided into special shows for camels in the "Asayel" (pedigree) category and "Majahim" (dark-skinned) category. REUTERS/Jumana El-Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A group of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) sleeping in the afternoon

A group of Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) sleeping in the afternoon at Three Sisters Spring. Crystal River, Florida, USA. Manatees sleep on the bottom of the spring, floating up periodically to breathe. February 2010

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