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.
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .