A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy. Jacopo Rigotti, of Val Di Cembra, Trento, Italy, photographed the bird as she flew towards her nest, located in the trunk of a black pine tree, before feeding her hungry chicks a beakful of insects. The 25-year-old photographer says: "I decided to set up the camera on a tripod at the base of the tree, along with a flash that would help to prevent shadows in the photographs."
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .