A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air. After a hard day of fishing with his mum and siblings, this cub is ready for a rest as he takes a dip in the river. The chilled out grizzly bear cub was photographed by Canadian photographer Patrick Roque, 50, on a trip to British Columbia, Canada. ‘The photos depict a typical grizzly cub playing and exploring,’ says Patrick, of Alberta, Canada.
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
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 .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .