FLAMINGOS from above look like the pink algae they eat. Aerial shots of some of the TWO-MILLION pink flying birds that gather to feed in the world's largest desert lake resemble the type of tiny pink microbes they eat and give them their distinctive pink colour. But if you look a little closer you'll see the fantastic feathered creatures skimming gently over the serene waters of Lake Turkana in Kenya's spectacular Rift Valley. Travel photographer Michael Poliza, 55, from Hamburg in Germany travelled to the great lakes of Kenya and Tanzania to take these extraordinary pictures of Africa from above. 'These lakes are each an absolute flamingo paradise,' he said.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .