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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .