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.
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .