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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .