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.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
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 .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .