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.
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .