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.
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .