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.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
