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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
