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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .