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 cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .