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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
