Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
