A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .