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 TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
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ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
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WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .