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 kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .