THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner. With a splash, they dive down into the water to catch their next meal. The photographs were captured by Italian photographer Alessandro Rossini, 33, on the banks of the river Adda in Italy." In these pictures you can see how marvellous nature is,” says Alessandro, of Lissone.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .