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.…
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
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 .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .