SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .