A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach. Lying on the sand, the seal gazes down at her fluffy baby as it playfully wriggles around underneath her flipper. The heart-warming scene was captured by 46-year-old photographer Elmar Weiss on a beach in Heligoland, Germany. Elmar, of Hamburg, Germany says: "I have never seen such a loving bond between a seal and her baby before...
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 .
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SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
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LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .