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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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 .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .