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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
