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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .