SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia. The dolphins swim into shallow waters, just three metres from the beach, and eat fish from the hands of locals. The eye-opening encounter was captured by 47-year-old lawyer and photographer Andrea Izzotti at Monkey Mia beach, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Australia.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .