RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera. After an afternoon of relaxing on the beach, he finally decides to acknowledge his audience as he rolls around in the sand. This adorable seal was photographed by German photographer Jeannette Rudloff, 36, after she spotted the young pup waving on the Island of Heligoland, Germany. 'This small grey seal was not moving too much at first, as he was only a few days old,' says Jeannette, of Morfelden.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .