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.
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .