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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .