The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery. With the sun rising on the horizon, the beautiful vistas overlook one of the most dangerous seas in Europe. The Iroise Sea was the site of more than 30 shipwrecks between 1888 and 1904, which led to extra lighthouses being built on the coast. Italian Alessio Andreani photographed three lighthouses when he visited France.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .