Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice. These adorable photographs were taken by Canadian photographer Dennis Minty, 67, when he was working as a polar bear guide on the west side of Hudson Bay, Canada. “This is where bears gather through October and November, in anticipation of the freeze-up of the Bay,” says Dennis, of Newfoundland and Labrador.
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
