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.
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .