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.
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .