A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
