Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost. The images of the isolated polar bear were taken by Italian academic researcher Marco Gaiotto, 30, who was aboard a ship touring Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. 'This polar bear was calm in its natural habitat, patrolling the ice in search for seals,” says Marco, of Genova, Italy. 'They are not used to seeing humans, so their curiosity often overpowers their suspicion and they may come incredibly close to you.…
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .