A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch. Stretching out on the dock, he laps up the warm weather and works on his tan. These cute shots were captured by Canadian triathlon coach Mark Bates, 46, when he spotted the little river otter relaxing on the marina docks in Pender Island, Canada. ‘This calm otter was sunbathing and napping on the dock of a marina,’ says Mark, of North Vancouver.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .