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
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .