A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard. Clinging to a branch, the reptile appeared unfazed as the plucky insect crawled up its back and perched on its head. Incredibly, the praying mantis left the encounter unscathed, even though insects are a main part of an Oriental garden lizard’s diet. The unlikely pair were captured by 30-year-old photographer Andri Priyadi in Cihuni Hill Park, Tangerang, Indonesia.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .