MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog. The island of Lundy 12 miles off the coast of Devon is home to around 60 of these charismatic grey seals who play in the shallow waters this time of year. Pictures show how one of these sea mammals fell in love with software developer Past Baker, from Brighton. Once he spotted Pash the sociable marine beast swam through her legs, and gave her a cuddle before the pair sealed their love with a bubbly kiss
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
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 .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .