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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .