A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync. The sea otters, enjoying some synchronised exercise, were photographed by Veronica Craft. The 41-year-old Brazilian photographer spotted the animals performing their workout in the bay at Moss Landing, California. ‘The otters looked like they were having so much fun,’ says Veronica, now of Seaside, California.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .