Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast.
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs.
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE.
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak.
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano.
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food.