SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia. The dolphins swim into shallow waters, just three metres from the beach, and eat fish from the hands of locals. The eye-opening encounter was captured by 47-year-old lawyer and photographer Andrea Izzotti at Monkey Mia beach, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Australia.
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .