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.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .