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.
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .