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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .