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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .