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.
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .