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!’.
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .