BEAUTIFUL HUMMINGBIRDS SHOW OFF THEIR COLOURS

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.

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THE UNDERWATER WONDERLAND

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HOLY COW! DARING FARMERS IN THRILLING CATTLE RACE

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MONKEY BUSINESS

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FROZEN WATERFALLS

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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

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BRAVE DIVER FEEDS SHARKS DEADLY FISH

A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .

ADORABLE CHIMP SHOWS OFF GYMNASTIC SKILLS

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FISHERMEN IN MYANMAR BALANCE ON ONE LEG

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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

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