THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water. Using its massive feet to jump from lily pad to lily pad, this Jacana fails to disappear into the background when catching its food. These funny photographs were taken by amateur photographer Ian Gordon Brown, 53, after he spotted the African Jacana at the Chobe nature reserve, Botswana. 'What is absolutely amazing is from birth, the chicks feed themselves - the parents don't feed them at all,'said Ian
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .