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.
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .