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.
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
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HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
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