MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog. The island of Lundy 12 miles off the coast of Devon is home to around 60 of these charismatic grey seals who play in the shallow waters this time of year. Pictures show how one of these sea mammals fell in love with software developer Past Baker, from Brighton. Once he spotted Pash the sociable marine beast swam through her legs, and gave her a cuddle before the pair sealed their love with a bubbly kiss
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .