A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy. Alessio Andreani, of London, travelled to several spectacular settings, including Durdle Door in Dorset, England and South Stack lighthouse in Holyhead, Wales, where he photographed the Milky Way as it illuminated the scenery below. The 27-year-old, who is originally from Loreto, Italy, says: "When I take photographs of the Milky Way and stare up at all those stars, it reminds me of just how tiny I am......
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .