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.
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .