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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .