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.…
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .