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…
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .