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.
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
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SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .