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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .