CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner. Dipping and diving, the colourful bird enjoys himself whilst flapping around in the water. This kingfisher was photographed by Welsh aircraft engineer Phil Morgan, 45, after he spent thirteen hours by a stream in Worcestershire sitting and waiting to capture the perfect shots. 'The vast majority of my images are pre-visualised well before the actual event takes place,' says Phil, of Bridgend.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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 .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
