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…
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .