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.
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .