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.
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .