STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event. Shot over the Grand Canyon and even downtown Los Angeles, these amazing images of lightning were taken by American photographer Scott Stulberg, 57. His love of lightning led him to move to the state of Arizona, renowned for its high frequency of storms. ‘No matter where I am, I always feel like a little kid again when I see lightning,’says Scott, of Sedona, Arizona.
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .