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 striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .