A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo. After a morning spent wandering around her enclosure, the restless ape finally sits down to relax, but not before showing off numerous facial expressions. Israeli zoologist and wildlife photographer Michal Samuni-Blank photographed the playful western lowland gorilla when she visited Bronx Zoo in New York. Michal of New York, says: “The gorilla’s name is Julia and she has a very special personality. She is very outgoing and is one of a few gorillas in the zoo that interacts with the visitors.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
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 .