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
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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 .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .