A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post. These adorable photographs of two playful bear cubs and their watchful mum were captured by American nature photographer D. Robert Franz, 56, on a visit to Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. 'What we see in these photographs is the interaction between the mother brown bear and her two cubs,' says D. Robert, of Cody, Wyoming.
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .