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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .