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.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .