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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .