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.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
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 .