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.
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .