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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
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STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .