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 LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
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 .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
