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.
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .