BEAUTIFUL HUMMINGBIRDS SHOW OFF THEIR COLOURS

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.

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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

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NINJA RED SQUIRREL

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A SMILEY GECKO SHEDS ITS SKIN AS HEATWAVE HITS BRITAIN

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VETERAN BEATEN IN REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND ATTACK

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AMAZING ROBOTIC SCULPTURES

ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .

SPLASHING KINGFISHER

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

FREE RIDE

A CHEEKY snail fancies his chances at getting a free ride on a sunny afternoon .

SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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BUBBLE BLOWING BEAR

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GIVE US A KISS - CHEEKY ORANGUTAN PUCKERS UP FOR CAMERA

SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .

PORCUPINES COME CLOSE TO VICTORY AGAINST PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS

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