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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
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 .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .