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.
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .