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.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .