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
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
