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.
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .