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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .