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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .