EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise. It takes the chameleon less than 0.003 of a second to scoop up an unsuspecting grasshopper by shooting out its long, sticky tongue. The moment was captured in Lokobe Nature Reserve in northwestern Madagascar by photographer Milan Zygmunt.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
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 .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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 .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .