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.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .