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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .