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.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
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These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .