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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
