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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .