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.
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .