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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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 .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .