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.
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
