An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert. Surrounded by vast desert and distant snow topped mountains, the enormous satellite dishes, dome-shaped buildings and telescopes are run by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) , an intergovernmental body dedicated to observing space. Photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza was granted access to several observatory sites.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .