DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey. The osprey swoops in, with its eyes firmly fixed on the trout below, before making a sharp exit with his meal. The moment was photographed by Andrew Lee in El Dorado Park in Long Beach, California. ‘The osprey at this lake circled the edges trying to spot a fish,’ says Andrew, of Irvine, California.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
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 .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .