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.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
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 .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .