RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. Soaring through the air at 200mph, the eagles race to reach their keeper, in order to win first place in an annual festival, which celebrates the heritage of the Kazakh people. The Golden Eagle festival is held every October in Bayan-Olgii, a province in western Mongolia. Belgian photographer and software developer Stefan Cruysberghs captured the photographs when he travelled to the region to witness the occasion first-hand.
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 .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .