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. The curious 6ft tall bear appears to be deep in thought as it drops down to inspect the tyres of the vehicle, which was parked on a snowy road in the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba, Canada. Raymond Yue photographed the encounter during a trip to the Canadian town where polar bears are prevalent, especially around the coastline.
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
PILES of trash provide a living for thousands in Nairobi, Kenya .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .