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.
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
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 .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
