STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside. The curious 6ft tall bear appears to be deep in thought as it drops down to inspect the tyres of the vehicle, which was parked on a snowy road in the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba, Canada. Raymond Yue photographed the encounter during a trip to the Canadian town where polar bears are prevalent, especially around the coastline.
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
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 .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .