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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
