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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
