An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion. Over the last three years, Peter Franc, 35, of Sydney, Australia and his plush pig pal have visited 30 different countries and a host of breath-taking locations, including Niagara Falls and Mount Everest, with Travel Piggy posing for pictures along the way. The pair are on a mission to find Peter’s former travel buddy, a cuddly toy rabbit, dubbed Travel Bunny, which was stolen from Peter’s car in Italy in 2010. While the reunion is yet to happen, Peter, an interface designer, and his new travelling companion remain undeterred.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
