A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth. With a wide smile spread across his face, he is more of a friendly chappy than a vicious predator of the ocean. These impressive snaps are the work of 46 year old Todd Mintz, a professional photographer from Saskatchewan, Canada. Todd, who has had a passion for photography since he was a child, captured the amusing images off the coast of the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas.
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .