This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish. The stocky bird used its huge red and orange beak and strong tongue to grab the sandeels for a quick bite in the North Sea. Also known as the sea parrot, the animals were pictured earlier this year during the breeding season when their colours are even brighter. The pictures were captured by wildlife photographer Ron McCombe on the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland where they breed in large colonies. Puffins select a partner when three to five years old and then mate for life in season when they can be seen billing, a bonding ritual that forms a greeting or a form of puffin kissing. On land at breeding time is the only time the birds are vocal, living much of their lives out at sea in silence.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A former cosmetic rep who swapped make-up for a career as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike has pocketed a staggering $4million (£2,630,000) as a full-time doppelgänger .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .