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.
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 .
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 .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
