WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season. Dressed in red, white and green, the youngsters look the picture of innocence as they pose or, in some cases, sleep for the camera. The images of the festive tots were captured by American Adia Speer, of Pemberton, New Jersey. The 35-year-old photographer purchased her first DSLR camera when her niece was born five years ago. Adia says: ‘From there people started asking me to photograph their children.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .