A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free. With all its tiny might, the rodent manages to pull its paw free from the clutch of the huge heron's beak. This moment was caught by professional photographer Daniel Dietrich, 44, in Point Reyes, California. Daniel, originally of New York, says: “The blue heron first attempted to spear the gopher with its beak while the rodent retreated into its burrow.
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .