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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .