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.
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .