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 tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .