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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
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A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .