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 NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .