DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast. Bobbing its head as it moves through the frosty grass, the adorable creature darts and leaps across the field as it searches for the perfect meal. The delightful animal was photographed by Swiss student Etienne Francey as he watched the stoat play in fields in his hometown of Cousset in Switzerland. The 17-year-old says: ‘Cycling along a country road near my house one snowy day, I was startled to see a stoat run across the road in front of me.
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .