PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session. These coastal brown bears gather for the sockeye salmon, who are attempting to get to their natal spawning ground. The giant fur-balls can eat up to 168 lbs of the protein-rich fish in a single day, providing them with the fat reserves they need to survive the winter hibernation.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .