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.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .