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 grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
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WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
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