HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy. After a day of relaxing on the beach, the adorable grey seal pup spots the camera and covers its face with a furry flipper to avoid being papped. The seal was photographed by Italian aerospace engineer Guido Muratore on a trip to Donna Nook, located on the coast of Lincolnshire. Spending three days photographing the seals, Guido was just six metres away from the happy creatures.
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .