WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .

With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .

STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .