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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
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