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.
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
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 .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .