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 curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .