A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air. After a hard day of fishing with his mum and siblings, this cub is ready for a rest as he takes a dip in the river. The chilled out grizzly bear cub was photographed by Canadian photographer Patrick Roque, 50, on a trip to British Columbia, Canada. ‘The photos depict a typical grizzly cub playing and exploring,’ says Patrick, of Alberta, Canada.
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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 .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .