Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat. The rodent, after being locked in a tense stare down with its feline foe, narrowly escapes the paws of the predator by scurrying to freedom. The moment was captured by French nutrition student Enora Lebosse in her garden in Brittany, France. The 20-year-old, originally of Saint-Malo, France, says: ‘My pet cat, Bastet, was hot on the heels of a little field mouse…
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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 .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .