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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .