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.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .