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.
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MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
