A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs. The feisty ants, all desperately trying to keep hold of their dinner, are eventually joined by a small colony of weaver ants as they all bid to take the prize home. The struggle over the horse fly was photographed in Tiruvalla, Kerala, India in the back garden of Sreekumar Mahadevan Pillai. The 39-year-old Indian neurosurgeon says: “There is a huge teak tree leaning over my terrace which hosts millions of weaver ants.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
