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.
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
