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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .