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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .