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.
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .