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
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
