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.
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 .
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A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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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 grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .