POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline.Exploding from the looming clouds, the flashes of lightning create an impressive display for the residents of Sassari, a city on the island of Sardinia, which sits to the west of Italy.Watching as bolts of lightning hit the Mediterranean Sea, photographer and student Daniele Macis stood on his rooftop and captured the phenomenon that took place earlier this month.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .