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 DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .