A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .