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.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .