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.
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .