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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .