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
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
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 .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .