STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow. With his chin resting on his paws, the furry giant looks like he has a lot to think about in Wapusk National Park, located in northern Manitoba, Canada. These photographs were taken by 39-year-old professional photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, while on a seven day trip to the park. At times Alberto, of Parma, Italy, was just three metres away from the polar bears.
A family who were refused the location of their missing cat under the Data Protection Act have been reunited with their moggie after the keepers handed him back .
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 .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .