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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
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 .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .