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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
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 .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
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 .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
