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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
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WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .