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.
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .