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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .