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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .