SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height. Residing next to a small stream in East Java, Indonesia, the two look happy as they relax in each other’s company. This moment was caught on camera by Indonesian photographer Monica Anantyowati, 42, after she spotted the brave ladybird looking for a free ride on this turtle near her home in Malang.
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .