A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis. As the green praying mantis lifts its body and prepares for battles, the amber bug simply stares into the face of the much larger rival. Photographer Monica Anantyowati captured the tense staredown in a garden close to her home in Malang, Indonesia.
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .