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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .