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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
