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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
