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.
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .