STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow. With his chin resting on his paws, the furry giant looks like he has a lot to think about in Wapusk National Park, located in northern Manitoba, Canada. These photographs were taken by 39-year-old professional photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, while on a seven day trip to the park. At times Alberto, of Parma, Italy, was just three metres away from the polar bears.
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .