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
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .