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.
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .