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.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .