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 diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .