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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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 .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .