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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
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 .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .