Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves. The martial arts savvy cats dip and dive as they excitably play together and show off their skills. This big cat fight was captured by Israeli zoologist Michal Samuni-Blank, a keen observer of snow leopards, on a visit to Central Park Zoo, New York.
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .