A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs. The feisty ants, all desperately trying to keep hold of their dinner, are eventually joined by a small colony of weaver ants as they all bid to take the prize home. The struggle over the horse fly was photographed in Tiruvalla, Kerala, India in the back garden of Sreekumar Mahadevan Pillai. The 39-year-old Indian neurosurgeon says: “There is a huge teak tree leaning over my terrace which hosts millions of weaver ants.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .