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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
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 .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .