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
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
