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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .