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!’.
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .