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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .