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.
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .