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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .