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.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .