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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
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 .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .