SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer. The big cat bobs its head above the water as it moves in closer, ready to pounce. Belgian software developer Stefan Cruysberghs photographed the tense attack at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, one of the largest national parks in the state Maharashtra in India. The 38-year-old, of Lommel, Belgium, says: “During our drive we stopped at a waterhole and three sambar deer were drinking in the middle of the pool.
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
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A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
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COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .