RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga. Making the most of his break, he laps up the last beam of British sunshine as he lies comfortably on the sand. This adorable seal was captured by Welsh carpenter and joiner Geoffrey Baker, 58, after a trip to Donna Nook on the North East coast of England. 'I was lying flat on the sand with my camera photographing an adult seal when I noticed this pup settling down for a nap,' said Geoffrey.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .