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.
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .