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.
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .