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 dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .