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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
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 cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
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 .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .