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.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .