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.
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
