Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .

GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .