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!’.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
