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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .