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
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .