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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .