A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch. Stretching out on the dock, he laps up the warm weather and works on his tan. These cute shots were captured by Canadian triathlon coach Mark Bates, 46, when he spotted the little river otter relaxing on the marina docks in Pender Island, Canada. ‘This calm otter was sunbathing and napping on the dock of a marina,’ says Mark, of North Vancouver.
A woman has released pictures of the horrific injuries she suffered when her jealous ex attacked her with a brick .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .
Marisah pictured today with scarring to her left arm - A mother-of-one has revealed how she almost died after suffering a seizure whilst driving that caused her car to crash into a tree and burst into flames .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .
A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .