A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish. But the hungry pup’s mission to steal the catch is cut short when he is waved away by the larger otter. The giant river otters, a breed of otter native to South America and the largest in the world, were photographed by Morten Ross during a trip to the Peruvian Amazon. The 49-year-old IT service manager observed the animals at the Amazon Research and Conservation Centre in Soledad, Peru
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .