The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery. With the sun rising on the horizon, the beautiful vistas overlook one of the most dangerous seas in Europe. The Iroise Sea was the site of more than 30 shipwrecks between 1888 and 1904, which led to extra lighthouses being built on the coast. Italian Alessio Andreani photographed three lighthouses when he visited France.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .