A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths. Leaping towards each other and baring their teeth, the territorial red foxes were caught settling their disagreement by photographer Menno Schaefer. The 47-year-old, of Amsterdam, Holland, witnessed the fight in Zandvoort, whilst on a walk through the Dutch town's sand dunes.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .