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
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
