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.
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 .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
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 fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .