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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
