Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey. This tense moment was captured on camera by Belgian photographer Johnny Krueger, 52, on a photography trip to Cheetah’s Rock in Toledo, central Spain. Cheetah's Rock is an animal enclosure for endangered species spanning approximately 500 square metres.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .