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!’.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .