A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws. The hippo, half-submerged in a lake, spots the egret sitting on a branch in the water, but the lucky bird flies out of sight and off the lunch menu. British photographer David Driver captured the shot in Lake Mburo in Uganda, Africa. The 57-year-old, of Oakworth, West Yorkshire, says: ‘The egret managed to escape moments before the hippo got to him, and so the disappointed beast sank back under the water, clearly unimpressed!’.
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .