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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .