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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
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These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .