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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
