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.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .