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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .