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 group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .