CATERPILLAR AND MANTIS BATTLE IT OUT

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.

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SHARK WHISPERER BALANCES SHARK IN HIS HAND

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BEAR AND FOX IN SHOWDOWN

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CHEEKY FROG HITCHES A RIDE ON A SNAIL

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MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

OWLS PLAY TUG-OF-WAR

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THE SECRET LIFE OF SQUIRRELS

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HUNGRY TURTLE ATTRACTS AN AUDIENCE

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EXERCISING OTTERS

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

BRIT DESIGNER PUTS INK-REDIBLE PEN ON MARKET FOR £27K

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GIRAFFES DUCK FOR COVER

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GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .

DRIVER TRAPPED UNDER 4x4 FOR AN HOUR IN HORRIFIC MOTORWAY CRASH

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