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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
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WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
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A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .