CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner. Dipping and diving, the colourful bird enjoys himself whilst flapping around in the water. This kingfisher was photographed by Welsh aircraft engineer Phil Morgan, 45, after he spent thirteen hours by a stream in Worcestershire sitting and waiting to capture the perfect shots. 'The vast majority of my images are pre-visualised well before the actual event takes place,' says Phil, of Bridgend.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
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 .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .