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!’.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
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CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
