THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner. With a splash, they dive down into the water to catch their next meal. The photographs were captured by Italian photographer Alessandro Rossini, 33, on the banks of the river Adda in Italy." In these pictures you can see how marvellous nature is,” says Alessandro, of Lissone.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
