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.
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .