A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish. But the hungry pup’s mission to steal the catch is cut short when he is waved away by the larger otter. The giant river otters, a breed of otter native to South America and the largest in the world, were photographed by Morten Ross during a trip to the Peruvian Amazon. The 49-year-old IT service manager observed the animals at the Amazon Research and Conservation Centre in Soledad, Peru
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
THIS UNUSUAL collaboration between a mother and her two-year-old daughter makes for some stunning works of art .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
FOR someone who hates milk, pensioner Steve Wheeler has got an udder-lot of it - nearly 20,000 bottles in fact .