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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .