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!’.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
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 .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
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Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
