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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .