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 grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .