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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .