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.
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
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 .