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.
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
