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.
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .