From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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 .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
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WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .