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.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .