NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean. The photographer bravely poses with an array of sharks, such as a great hammerhead shark, a whale shark and a bull shark. The unusual selfies were taken by Dutch underwater photographer Peter Verhoog, 59, as a fun way to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. “Selfies have become more and more popular, and just for fun I started taking them during dives - with sharks and manta rays,” says Peter, of Monster, Holland.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
