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!’.
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
