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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
