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.
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .