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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .