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.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .