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.
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .