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.
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
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A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .