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.
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .