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.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .