An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake. Pictured in the Scottish Highlands, the bird hits the water before lifting off with a rainbow trout in its talons. The striking photographs were captured by 16-year-old student Samuel Aron, of Watford, when he visited the Rothiemurchus fishery in Aviemore, Scotland.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
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 kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .