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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .