A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis. As the green praying mantis lifts its body and prepares for battles, the amber bug simply stares into the face of the much larger rival. Photographer Monica Anantyowati captured the tense staredown in a garden close to her home in Malang, Indonesia.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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