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.
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
