SFGate: Day in Pictures
Wednesday, Jun. 13, 2012
Living proof that 'familiarity breeds contempt': This giant tortoise couple are hundreds of years old and have lived together for 115 years. But no more. Officials at the zoo in Klagenfurt, Austria, have separated them because they can't stand each other, with Bibi, the female, biting off part of the shell of Poldi, the male. Zoo staff is working on a reconciliation.
Almost human: Young bonobos play together in a park near Kinshasa, Congo. Scientists announced they have cracked the genetic code of the bonobo and found the ape had some DNA encryption more in common with humans than even its closest relative, the chimpanzee. Bonobos are known for a high level of sexual behavior.
Another mellow golden retriever: Zookeeper Liz Abram shows the teeth of Lily Rae, 1, the Zoo Ambassador at the Oakland Zoo.
Smiling with grandma: Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, certainly seems to be getting on well with her grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II as they watch part of a children's sports event in Nottingham, England.
No, I'll chop the wood, you churn the butter: Period presenters attend the Summer Festival at Abraham Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site in Illinois.
I'll give you something to turn green about! Cosplayer Allen Sessing-Hunter, dressed as Loki, acts out a scene with Beau Sibuma as the Hulk outside BobaKhan Toys & Collectibles in Everett, Wash. Cosplay (short for costume play) has been growing as a form of performance art.
Sure, everyone will be wearing this next year: A model wears a creation from Ronaldo Fraga summer collection during Sao Paulo Fashion Week in the Brazilian city.
Hanging tight: As Bay Area inland temperatures rose into the 90s, Brian Michaluk and his 10-month-old son Peter, cool off on Tin the interactive fountain at the CreekWalk in Vacaville.
How do you get your hair to do that? Greek forward Giorgios Samaras eyes the ball during the Euro 2012 championships football match Greece vs Czech Republic.
Why they call it football: Czech Republic players balance on balls during a training session at Euro 2012.
All eyes on Russia: A Russia supporter cheers on his team against Poland at Euro 2012 in Warsaw.
Recovered: Indian railway police display recovered turtles seized from New Jalpaiguri railway station on the outskirts of Siliguri. Some 32 turtles, which are protected under the 1972 wildlife protection act, were seized.
Rescue guy: Actor Josh Duhamel poses with his pet dachshund Zoe (left) and other rescue dogs on behalf of Petsmart Charities in Los Angeles.
Open wide: Carter plays with a ball at the Brook Run Dog Park in Dunwoody, Ga.
Hello, down there: Two male Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks perch on a bird feeder in Davenport, N.Y.
Break from the fighting: Free Syrian Army fighters swim in a pool on the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria.