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.
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AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
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FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .