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!’.
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
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UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
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