BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test. The one year old Eurasian brown bear cub, with the help of her mother and other siblings, scampers ten metres up the tree trunk, before perching on one of the branches. The nimble cub clings on with her claws as the tree wobbles back and forth. This adorable family bonding time was captured by Lithuanian photographers Dalia Kvedaraite, 35, and Giedrius Stakauskas, 38, on a visit to the Martinselkonen Nature Reserve, Russia.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .