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 .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
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