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.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .