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 are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
