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.
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .