Week in Wildlife: A Hungry Hoopoe, a Hot Croc and a Snoozing Otter Pup
This week's best wildlife photographs from around the world capture stunning moments in nature. From a hungry hoopoe in Turkey to a hot crocodile in Sri Lanka, these images offer a glimpse into the lives of animals across the globe.
Hungry Hoopoe in Bursa, Turkey
A hoopoe delivers dinner to its chick in a garden in Bursa, Turkey. This is the eighth consecutive year this hoopoe has returned to the same site, where it nests in a wooden barrel. It has raised three chicks this season.
Black Cab Cygnet in Dawlish, UK
A cygnet gets a ride along Dawlish Water as the latest brood from the town's famous dark swans make their first appearance in Dawlish, Devon, UK.
Snoozing Otter Pup in Pacific Grove, California
A sea otter tucks in her pup for a snooze in Pacific Grove, California, US.
Pierre's Wart Frog in Kathmandu, Nepal
A Pierre's wart frog boldly defies the old adage that frogs always have smooth skin while toads are bumpy, in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal.
Hoverfly on a Flower in Salisbury, UK
A hoverfly rests on a flower in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK.
Mugger Crocodile Cooling Off in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
A mugger crocodile keeps its mouth open to stay cool in Yala national park, Sri Lanka. If its body temperature goes above 38C, it could die of hyperthermia.
Gulls Feeding on Pearl Mullet in Van, Turkey
Gulls feed on pearl mullet in a river in Van, Turkey.
Sika Deer Foraging in Qiqihar, China
Sika deer forage in the rain at a nature reserve in Qiqihar, north-east China.
Rare Ringtail Captured on Video in Oregon, US
Rare video footage of a ringtail, a nocturnal and elusive mammal, was captured in Oregon, US. The animal is a little smaller than a cat with a lemur-like tail, but is most closely related to the raccoon.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Laying Eggs in Antalya, Turkey
An endangered loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs on the beach at the Belek coast near Antalya, Turkey.
Egret Chicks in Gimcheon, South Korea
Egret chicks wait in their nest in Gimcheon, South Korea.
Grasshopper in Assam, India
A grasshopper rests in a garden in Assam, India.
Elephant Begging for Snacks in Sri Lanka
An elephant tries its luck with drivers on a road bordering Yala national park in Sri Lanka.
Red Fox Cub in Kars, Turkey
A red fox cub emerges from its den with its mother in Kars, Turkey.
Dolphins Research in Istanbul, Turkey
Dolphins swim in the waters around Istanbul, Turkey as teams from the Marine Life Protection Association and WWF Turkey observe them for a research project. By identifying individual dolphins through distinctive marks on their dorsal fins, the experts gather crucial clues about the marine ecosystem and wildlife population.
Buffalo Swimming in Erzurum, Turkey
Buffalo swim in Erzurum, Turkey, taking advantage of a recent rainy spell that created small ponds in the meadows.
Fruit Bat Near Gold Mine in DRC
A fruit bat flies near a gold mine in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The fruit bat populations roosting in the mines are the primary cause of the current Ebola epidemic. Miners working in poorly ventilated mine shafts come into contact with bat droppings and urine, triggering animal-to-human contamination.
Damselflies Courting in Essex, UK
Male and female damselflies court during the initial stage of mating in Moreton, Essex, UK.
One-Horned Rhinoceroses in Kaziranga National Park, India
A pair of one-horned rhinoceroses graze in Kaziranga national park in Assam, India.
