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.
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 .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .