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 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .