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.
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .