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.
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .