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.
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
