From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours. Daniel Parent photographed the birds as they fed from an array of tropical flowers in Rio Segundo, Costa Rica. The 53-year-old photographer, of Gatineau, Quebec, says: “These little creatures are truly a spectacle to witness.
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .