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 panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .