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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .