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!’.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
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A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
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