An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows. Standing on a flimsy wooden frame, the daredevil rider is a participant in an annual cattle race in the Tanah Datar regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Mud-caked competitors are dragged through paddy fields as part of Pacu Jawi, a festival where locals celebrate the end of the rice harvesting season. Indonesian photographer Teddy Winanda, 37, who has attended the event since 2012, witnessed this year’s race.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .