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
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
