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.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
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A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .