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.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .