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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
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 .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .