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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .