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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
