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.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .