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.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
