SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best. With the stunning aqua blue colours and crystal clear waters, you could be mistaken into thinking these photographs had been digitally enhanced. But they are in fact the work of New Zealand photographer Chris Mclennan, when he decided to explore what lay beneath the surface in the Bora Bora Lagoon, France. Chris, 49, was able to capture these images whilst snorkelling in the pure waters
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .