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 diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
