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...
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
