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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .