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.
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .