Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .