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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .