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.
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HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
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Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .