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
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
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