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.
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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .