A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync. The sea otters, enjoying some synchronised exercise, were photographed by Veronica Craft. The 41-year-old Brazilian photographer spotted the animals performing their workout in the bay at Moss Landing, California. ‘The otters looked like they were having so much fun,’ says Veronica, now of Seaside, California.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .