A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail. Spending the afternoon playing with their brothers and sisters, the San Joaquin kit fox cubs roll around in the grass and chase after one another as they enjoy the sun in Bakersfield, California. These adorable photographers were captured by American physician and photographer Peter Pieslor, 66, after he spent hours observing the fox family.
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
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 SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .