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.
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
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A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
