SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws. This mid-air takeaway was captured by Malaysian photographer Phoo Chan on a trip to Gomes Park in Fremont, California, USA. ‘At first glance this looks like a fight over food, but it is actually an adult white-tailed kite offering her freshly caught vole to her chick,’ says 50-year-old Phoo, of California. Being able to catch the vole in mid-air is part of the chick’s formative training, before the bird is old enough to hunt on his own.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .