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.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .