SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner. After swooping down from a branch to catch its prey, the owl safely hands over a field mouse to his family in their nest. The breathtaking photographs were captured by Italian photographer Jacopo Rigotti, 24, after he spent weeks photographing the majestic birds in South Tyrol, Italy. “My home is surrounded by forests, rivers and mountains and I am always in close contact with many species of owls,” says Jacopo, of Trentino, Italy.
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .