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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .