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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .